Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
143. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider filling the two vacant positions on the board of the Road Safety Authority; to outline the recruitment process; to outline how long these positions have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45150/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAppointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department are made in line with the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards.
In relation to board of the Road Safety Authority, a vacancy arose in December 2022 following a resignation and a further board member’s term expired in August 2023.
In June 2023 the Public Appointments Service launched a campaign for non-executive directors to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the board. Candidates were assessed on the basis of their applications and some were invited to speak with Department of Transport officials, leading to a shortlist.
That recruitment process is expected to be finalised shortly, with new appointees to the board to be announced thereafter.
