Third Level Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 April 2015

Thursday, 2 April 2015

Ceisteanna (216)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

216. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the appointment procedure for the director of the National College of Art and Design. [13630/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Director of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is appointed by the board of the NCAD in line with the provisions of the NCAD Act, 1971. Section 17 (4) of the Act states: "The Director and the Registrar shall be appointed by An Bord and shall hold office subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions of remuneration) as may be determined by An Bord, with the approval of the Minister and with the consent of the Minister for Finance, when appointing them."