Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2006/651/EC, Euratom (1),

Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Irish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas a member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Arthur FORBES,

Article 1

Ms Heidi LOUGHEED, Head of IBEC Europe, is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2010.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.