Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2018
136. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the obstacles that have been encountered in appointing a new chief executive for the HSE; the number of applications received to date for the position; his plans to revise the terms and conditions of the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47562/18]
View answer140. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to proceed with the recruitment of the head of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47578/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 140 together.
The process to select a new CEO for the HSE has not yet concluded successfully. It remains my objective to identify and appoint a CEO with all of the required skills as soon as possible and a revised process to do so is currently being finalised. The CEO will operate under the direction of an independent Board, as provided for in the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill which is currently before the Oireachtas. Mr Ciaran Devane has been appointed Chair and expressions of interest have been sought for the other Board members. The passing of this legislation and finalisation of the membership of the Board based upon competency will allow it to come into operation in the new year.
In the interim it is envisaged that arrangements will continue for the filling of the DG / CEO position on an acting basis.
As the CEO recruitment process is continuing, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.
