Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015
192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a new director of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council has been appointed; if the position went through the Public Appointments Commission; the way the interview process was conducted; the number of persons interviewed; the level of pay for the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8679/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraApproval to proceed with the process for the appointment of a Director of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Council (PHECC) was conveyed to PHECC in December 2014. Section 27 (2) of S.I. No. 109 of 2000: the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (Establishment) Order, 2000 provides that the Director shall be appointed by the Council. In these circumstances, the recruitment process in relation to this position is an operational matter for the Council.
