Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
486. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that a position of Deputy Secretary General has been created in his Department; the reason for the creation of this position; the salary scale for this position; and the date on which the position is expected to be filled. [35361/23]
View answerA position for a Deputy Secretary has been approved for my Department following discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. The role was advertised by the Top Level Appointments Committee in June.
The selection process is now under way and while it is hoped that the role will be filled as soon as possible no definitive timelines are available at this time.
The Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) salary for Deputy Secretary is €199, 040.
The Deputy Secretary will have responsibility to oversee, co-ordinate and drive delivery of the objectives of Housing for All through primarily working with the 4 Housing Divisions and Planning Division, but also drawing on the necessary policy and delivery levers in other Divisions such as Water, Local Government and Heritage.
The role of Deputy Secretary operates at the interface of top management of the Department and with the Minister and Ministers of State.
The Deputy Secretary General will be responsible for ensuring cohesive policy, strategy and delivery across these functions and accordingly the Heads of Division in Housing and Planning will report to the Deputy Secretary on defined policy, strategy and finance matters.
