Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
558. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Justice if the recruitment campaign for the additional data protection commissioner posts will be advertised outside of the State or just within the State; when it is intended to be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8280/23]
View answerThe appointments referred to are to be made in accordance with Section 15 of the Data Protection Act 2018, which provides for up to three Commissioners to be appointed. Section 15(5) of the Act specifies that the Public Appointments Service shall recommend a person for appointment as Commissioner following an open selection competition held by the Service for that purpose.As such, the advertisement and recruitment approach, including the extent to which the roles will be advertised internationally, is a matter to be determined in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service in due course. The terms and conditions of the appointments are subject to the agreement of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and this engagement is underway.
