National Library

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (419)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

419. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to seek a relaxation of the public service embargo for recruitment to the post of head of genealogy and chief herald at the National Library; if consideration has been given to the self-funding nature of this post; his plans to amend legislation that requires that such a post is filled from within the staffing of the National Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/13]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I can reassure the Deputy that I am fully conversant with the issues surrounding the filling of the post of Chief Herald at the National Library. As part of the Government Reform Plan, I will shortly be bringing a proposal to Government on the legislation required to implement the required reforms at the National Library and the National Museum. I am considering the most appropriate action for the post of Chief Herald in the context of that legislation.