National Museum

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Questions (162)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

162. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date on which he received sanction for the post of director of the National Museum from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; the date on which he conveyed that sanction to the chair of the National Museum; the date on which the post was advertised by the National Museum and the date from which the post is to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9202/13]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My Department received sanction to fill the post of Director of the National Museum of Ireland from the Department for Public Expenditure and Reform on 1st October, 2012. I conveyed this sanction to the Chairman of the Board of the National Museum by letter dated 2 October, 2012.

The Deputy will appreciate that it is a matter for the Board of the National Museum, as the employer, to progress the advertising and filling of this post. I am advised that the National Museum has been in contact with the Public Appointments Service in this regard and that the post will be advertised shortly. The National Museum is not in a position to advise a precise date of appointment at this juncture.