Údarás na Gaeltachta

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2021

Thursday, 25 March 2021

Ceisteanna (61)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

61. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the promised review of the organisational and governance structures of Údarás na Gaeltachta, including the selection and election process to the board, pursuant to the programme for Government; the terms of reference of the review; the timeline of the review; the person or body that will carry out the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16112/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government commits to undertaking a review of the organisational and governance structures of Údarás na Gaeltachta, including the selection/election process of the Board.

The Deputy may also be aware that the current board of Údarás na Gaeltachta was appointed on 16 January 2018 for a 5-year period to 15 January 2023 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Gaeltacht Act 2012. This is the second board to be appointed under the revised arrangements in accordance with the Act.

Preparatory work is in hand within my Department in order to advance matters, with a view to actioning the commitment shortly.