Expressions of Interest in Membership of the National Statistics Board

The Department of the Taoiseach is inviting expressions of interest from organisations and users of statistics to nominate individuals for membership of the National Statistics Board. In line with Section 18 of the Statistics Act 1993, the National Statistics Board shall consist of eight members, including three persons of proven ability and experience 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 the Act.

A vacancy has arisen on the Board, at this time, for one person of proven ability and experience 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 the Act.

What organisations/bodies can be considered representative of users of statistics and providers of Information under the Act?

The Statistics Act 1993 does not identify specific organisations, and it provides that the Taoiseach shall consider if an organisation meets this criterion.

Many organisations use official statistics, and as such a wide range of organisations/bodies may be considered to fall within this category. This could include, for example:

• Civil society groups
• Academic institutions
• Business/trade union representative bodies
• Professional/technical groups
• Sectoral representatives
• Regional organisations
• Non-governmental organisations/charities
• Environmental organisations.

Submitting an Expression of Interest

Nominating bodies/individuals should submit:

• a Curriculum Vitae
• a cover letter (to include the reasons for seeking a position on the National Statistics Board)
• and a letter/document confirming the nomination of the individual by an organisation which can be considered representative of users of statistics and providers of information under the Statistics Act 1993.

Expressions of interest may be submitted via email to NSBApplications@taoiseach.gov.ie

Please take care when submitting expressions of interest, as the Assessment Panel will generally make its recommendation(s) based on consideration of the documentation which you submit. Organisations/nominated persons should ensure the Cover Letter (and supporting CV) clearly specifies how a person’s particular background and experience meets the requirements of the Board position.

Closing Date: 15:00 on Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Further detailed information on the person specification can be found in the National Statistics Board - Candidate Information Booklet 2026 (PDF 383KB) .