Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 January 2022
175. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the span of control of each of the OPW Management Advisory Committee board members; the requisite qualifications of each; and the reforms that have occurred at this level within the estate management area since the OPW replied on this matter in particular to the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts in October 2018. [2707/22]
View answerThe qualifications of the OPW’s Management Board incorporate a diverse and wide range of professional, technical, academic and executive qualifications, skills and experience. The broad scope of functions carried out by the OPW requires a leadership team that is qualified to meet the evolving needs of government, to respond effectively to changing environmental and policy priorities and to comply with extensive governance obligations. Strategic vision, governance and leadership capabilities are core requisites for OPW’s Management Board and have been the focus of recent continuous professional development with a view to adding to the Board’s competencies in areas including chartered directorship, talent management and executive leadership.
In terms of reforms that have occurred over the past number of years, these are set out in the Deputy’s PQ 2709/22 for answer today.
