Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2017

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Questions (130)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

130. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name of each person who sat on the panel to select the new board of Caranua; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26120/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

While the statutory function of appointing members of the Board of Caranua rests with the Minister for Education and Skills, the application and selection process is managed on my behalf by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Board published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

I can confirm that the PAS assessment panel consisted of the following persons:

Ms Valerie Little, HR Consultant, Chairperson

Dr Fionnuala Waldron, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra

Mr David O’Callaghan, Chairperson of Caranua

Ms Catherine Hynes, Principal Officer, Department of Education and Skills.