Holly Cairns
Question:617. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the recruitment and appointment process undertaken for the CEO of the Electoral Commission. [36395/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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The Electoral Reform Act 2022 provided for the establishment of a statutory, independent Electoral Commission - An Coimisiún Toghcháin. The Act provides for the appointment and reappointment of the Chief Executive of An Coimisiún. In December 2022, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) commenced an open competition for the purpose of identifying and recommending a person suitable for appointment as Chief Executive of An Coimisiún. The running of the competition was a matter for PAS.
In May 2023, following the conclusion of the competition, PAS advised my Department of its recommendation that Mr. Art O’ Leary was suitable for appointment to the position.
On 30 May 2022, the Government appointed Mr. O'Leary as Chief Executive. The Government publicly announced the appointment at the time. Its press release can be viewed here: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c62e9-art-oleary-appointed-as-chief-executive-of-an-coimisiun-toghchain/