Irish Red Cross.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2007

Tuesday, 2 October 2007

Ceisteanna (352)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

446 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the recent resignation of the secretary general of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

The Irish Red Cross Society is an autonomous body, established in accordance with the Red Cross Act, 1938, with full powers to manage and administer its affairs through its governing body, the Central Council. The terms and conditions of service of employees are matters for the Society itself. The Minster for Defence has no function in the administration of the Irish Red Cross and does not get involved in the day to day running of its affairs.