Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005
14 Mr. Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made with regard to the recruitment of a chief executive for the Health Service Executive; when it is expected that an appointment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4245/05]
View answerI have discussed the progress made to date regarding the recruitment of a chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive with the chairman of the Health Service Executive. The chairman, who also chairs the recruitment committee, has informed me that the recruitment process started again in December. The position was advertised in the national media during December.
An extensive search campaign has also been undertaken by the recruitment agency, both nationally and internationally. The recruitment campaign has been underway for two months and the chairman expects that it will be a number of weeks before a short list of suitably qualified candidates is compiled.
