Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1433. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the board vacancies in organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36217/23]
View answerIn line with Section 16 of the new Higher Education Authority (HEA) legislation there are 10 Ministerial appointed ordinary members (excluding the Chairperson and USI representative) on the Governing Board of the HEA.
With the commencement of the new HEA Act on 10th November 2022, 9 serving members of the HEA board were re-appointed and their terms of office are due to expire on 9th November 2023.
As the HEA is recognised by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as a State Board, the appointment process for new members will be managed by PAS. I can advise that my Department has initiated the Public Appointments Service (PAS) process to fill upcoming vacant positions on the Governing Board.
It should also be noted that through the PAS process shortlisted candidates not chosen are placed on a panel which remains in place for one year and from which vacancies within that period can be filled.
