Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2020
110. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the delay in inviting applications for a post (details supplied) in Mayo County Council which has been vacant for a number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27472/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the retirement of the most recent permanent Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, in accordance with section 145(6) of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, the then Minister with responsibility for local government, appointed a Temporary Chief Executive to the post. This temporary appointment commenced on 14 May 2020. A permanent appointment has not yet been made.
My Department received a staffing sanction request for the post of Chief Executive of Mayo County Council on the 17 September 2020 and a letter of approval sanctioning this post issued on 21 September 2020.
