Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
263 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport the person decided the criteria to be filled by the successful candidate for the position of chief executive of the National Roads Authority; if this person will be subject to the same regulations regarding interests as public servants; and the person who will make the decision regarding the candidate who is offered the job. [26262/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe appointment of a new chief executive officer is a matter for the National Roads Authority subject to my consent under section 29 (1)(c) of the Roads Act 1993. The selection of the chief executive officer, including the specification of selection criteria, is a matter for the National Roads Authority. The chief executive officer of the NRA is subject to section 37, disclosure of interests, and section 40, declaration of interests, of the Roads Act 1993 and to the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001.
