Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
407. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will include climate policy and environmental expertise in the reformed Project Ireland 2040 delivery board to bring additional independent expert knowledge into the process; and the other areas of expertise that will be included. [16486/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs a matter of good governance, I will be appointing four new members to the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board to provide it with additional external expertise and to enhance the 'challenge function'. Applicants will be required to have experience in project delivery in either the public or private sectors with skills relevant to the themes underpinning the revised National Development Plan, including at least one of the following:
- Delivery of environmental projects or environmental components of investment;
- A detailed understanding of regional delivery and strategy; and
- The role of investment in supporting enterprise and business innovation.
They will be required to have familiarity with one or more of the following sectors: national roads, public transport including buses and light rail, water and wastewater, new and replacement hospital infrastructure, higher education, flooding, historic properties, and regeneration. In making these appointments I will also have regard to the desirability for gender balance on the Delivery Board.
It is intended that these external members will be appointed subject to a competitive process using the State Boards website.
