Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020
817. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that three members of the visionary group of an organisation (details supplied) now hold the positions of association chairperson, interim CEO and deputy CEO without having had a formal recruitment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10552/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, have no function or role in the appointment of the independent directors of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy.
For your reference, the role of Chairperson in the organisation mentioned was filled following an independent recruitment process, undertaken by AMROP. I also believe that a recruitment process has commenced this week seeking to fill the permament CEO position by another independent recruitment company.
I welcomed each of these appointments when they were made in January. There was a real need for a change at those levels in the organisation and I commend each of the three people involved for their willingness to take on these key roles at such a challenging time. They have my full support in the work they are doing to reform the organisation.
