Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 June 2018
51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the contract in place in respect of the creative director of Galway 2020; the terms of the contract; the moneys paid in respect of their departure; when a new creative director will be appointed; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27069/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the designation of Galway as European Capital of Culture for 2020 the company, Galway 2020, was established and commenced trading on 1st June 2017.
Hannah Kiely, the CEO of Galway 2020 is responsible for leading the Executive Team working closely with the Galway 2020 Board of Directors to deliver the ambitious programme for Galway as European Capital of Culture in 2020, as well as ensuring that a strong and lasting legacy follows to benefit the city, county and wider region.
The Board is comprised of an experienced team of individuals with a wide range of skill sets, chaired by Dr. Aideen McGinley. My Department is represented on the Board of Galway 2020 by Mr Declan McGonagle.
The hiring practices, details of employment contracts, and staff salaries paid by Galway 2020 are a matter for the Board of Galway 2020, and I have no remit in this area.
My Department officials continue to work and support the Galway 2020 Company and its Board and to meet with them regularly on the preparations for delivery of their programme for European Capital of Culture 2020. I am satisfied that the necessary steps are being taken to put in place an effective team to deliver Galway2020.
