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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (376)

Denis Naughten

Question:

376. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the information he has regarding the earliest possible date of commencement of his nominee for the position of Ombudsman; the position, in the meantime, of complaints and appeals awaiting decision in the Ombudsman's Office, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47005/13]

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Written answers

The appointment of a new Ombudsman/Information Commissioner/Commissioner for Environmental Information by the President is dependent on approval by the Oireachtas of a resolution to that effect. The appointment may be made in the second half of this month. On the premise that such approval will be forthcoming, it is envisaged that the appointment will be made in the course of the current month.

The management team (Management Advisory Committee) in the Office of the Ombudsman, which has responsibility for the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information, has reviewed the situation from customer service and risk management perspectives. It has indicated to staff the cases that may be progressed before the appointment of an Ombudsman/Information Commissioner/Commissioner for Environmental Information and those which must await the appointment.

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