Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2015
147. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reasons five board members of the National Concert Hall resigned in April 2014; if she has been in contact with these former board members since their resignation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3999/15]
View answerA number of changes took place on the board of the National Concert Hall during April 2014. Ms Margaret Ryan stepped down as both Chair and member of the board, while four ordinary members also stepped down. Ms Ryan had already indicated her intention of stepping down was to focus entirely on her role with Fáilte Ireland, while I understand that the four ordinary members stepped down due to differences on the board. My predecessor appointed new members to replace those who had stepped down. Since my appointment, correspondence from a former board member was received in my office and has been responded to.
