Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
338. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason the notice seeking nominations to fill the four vacancies on the board of Screen Ireland was posted three days before the closing date of 6 November 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36570/20]
View answerAs Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, I have responsibility for the governance of Screen Ireland to ensure the body is fully compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies.
With regard to Board appointments, Public Appointments Service (PAS) ran a campaign to fill a number of vacancies on the Board of Screen Ireland. The PAS campaign was launched on 15 October, 2020 with a closing date of 06 November, 2020. In accordance with general practice and procedures, PAS issued reminders on their social media and so did my Department in the days before the closing deadline. The PAS campaign for seeking nominations is now closed.
