Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2017
160. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of director of services positions not filled in Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26178/17]
View answer161. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of director of services positions not filled in Galway City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26179/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together.
There is currently one vacancy for Director of Services in Galway County Council. A competition to fill this vacancy is currently underway, through the Public Appointments Service.
There are currently no vacancies at Director of Services level in Galway City Council.
Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. In this regard, recruitment is a matter for each individual Chief Executive.
