Joe Higgins
Question:288. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the appointment of the new Data Protection Commissioner. [35187/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
288. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the appointment of the new Data Protection Commissioner. [35187/14]
View answerFollowing an open public competition managed by the Public Appointments Service I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Government has appointed Ms Helen Dixon as the Data Protection Commissioner with effect from 10 September 2014. My Department is in the process of finalising the necessary associated administrative arrangements to give effect to the Government's Decision.