Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
287. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the establishment of the accountability board of the Civil Service will be set up as per the committee for review of public service report 2014; the way the representatives of this board will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4451/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraEstablishing an Accountability Board for the Civil Service for the first time is one of the priority actions in the Civil Service Renewal Plan and work is at an advanced stage to progress this priority, set out the criteria for membership and establish the Board. The Board will be chaired by the Taoiseach and balanced with ministerial, civil service and external membership. The nomination process for external members will issue shortly, using the procedures set out for State Boards.
