Córas Iompair Éireann

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Ceisteanna (576)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

576. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the non-executive chairman position of Córas Iompair Éireann will be filled; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the vacancy is impacting on the way in which CIÉ operates; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that spending limits for projects are in force while the role remains vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7214/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The process for appointment of a new non-executive chairman for Córas Iompar Éireann is currently under way. As with all public appointments to State boards, the campaign is being run by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and the extended closing date for applications was 8 February 2018.

The applications received for the position will now be considered, in line with Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards and my Department’s protocol on Board appointments "Department Principles and Procedures for State Board Appointments", and I hope to make an appointment soon afterwards.

In the interim, I understand that the Board continues to function with each Board meeting being chaired by a member of the Board as determined by those Board members who are in attendance. I am advised that the current vacancy does not impose a spending limit for projects.