Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 14 Oct 1992

Vol. 423 No. 5

Written Answers. - Selection of Health Board Staff.

Pádraic McCormack

Question:

85 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Health the reasons the health boards, as the employment authorities do not have representation on Local Appointments Commission interview boards for the selection of their own staff; and if he will take all the necessary measures to change this unsatisfactory situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell):

The constitution of interview boards in connection with such appointments is a matter within the competence of the Local Appointments Commissioners and it would not be proper for me to interfere with their discretion in this matter.