Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2016
244. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of vacant posts on the board of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency; her plans to make appointments from the previous Public Appointments Service shortlist, or, if and when she will re-open the recruitment process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15212/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Child and Family Agency Act, 2013, provides for the appointment of a nine person Board consisting of a Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and seven ordinary members all appointed by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
The Board currently consists of seven board members with two vacancies. Three further vacancies will arise at the end of the year when the term of office of three Board members expires.
Appointments to State Boards must be made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) Guidelines for Appointment to State Boards that were approved by the last Government and published in November, 2014.
I am currently considering the approach to take in filling current and future Tusla Board vacancies.
