Higher Education Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (235)

Alan Kelly

Question:

235. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will fill the eight vacancies that currently exist on the Higher Education Authority; and if he will make these appointments a priority in view of the fact that the current membership of the HEA does not meet the minimum statutory requirement of seven academic members as set out in section 2 of the Schedule to the Higher Education Act 1971. [11865/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The appointment process to fill the current vacancies on the Board of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is underway. My Department will be in direct contact with the HEA when the process is completed.