Local Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Questions (121)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

121. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the appointment of the next Dublin City Manager; if this position will be advertised in the national and international press and all relevant EU journals; his views on when the new manager will take up their position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6521/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Section 145 of the Local Government Act 2001 deals with the appointment of city and county managers.  The appointment of a manager is a reserved function of the elected council of a county or city council Such appointments are made by virtue of a recommendation of the Public Appointments Service (PAS) , and the process of recruitment is a matter for the PAS.