National Statistics Board
Legal basis: Statistics Act 1993, ss. 8, 18 and 19
Maximum Number of Positions: 8
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (62%), Male (38%)
Notes: The Board shall consist of: five persons of proven ability and experience in relevant fields, two of whom shall be nominated by the Taoiseach and three of whom shall be nominated by such organisation or organisations as the Taoiseach considers to be representative of the users of official statistics and providers of information under this Act; an Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of the Taoiseach; an Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of Finance; and the Director General of the CSO, ex officio.
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clíona Saidléar (Dr.) | 22/07/2023 | 11/02/2025 | 21/07/2029 | Chair | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Statistics Act 1993 |
| Eithne Fitzgerald | 27/08/2020 | 26/08/2023 | 25/08/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Statistics Act 1993 |
| Emma Cunningham | 05/12/2023 | 04/12/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (c) of the Statistics Act 1993 | |
| Jennifer Banim | Board Member | Ex officio. Director General, CSO | |||
| Jim Scheer | 22/07/2023 | 21/07/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Statistics Act 1993 | |
| John McGarry | 11/02/2025 | 10/02/2028 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18(1)(a) of the Statistics Act 1993 | |
| John Shaw | 15/09/2016 | 22/07/2023 | 21/07/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (b) of the Statistics Act 1993 |
| Martina Lawless (Prof.) | 22/07/2023 | 21/07/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial appointment in line with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Statistics Act 1993 |
