Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
363. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the chairperson position in the Arts Council will be filled; and the length of time this position has been vacant for. [6160/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position of Chair of the Arts Council became vacant on 14 December 2023 following the resignation of the outgoing Chair. In line the Government Guidelines on the filling of State Board vacancies, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertised the Board of the Arts Council calling for expressions of interest for the role of Chair along with a number of roles for ordinary members. The closing date was 18 January 2024. All of the applications received in advance of the closing date, will be examined against the published criteria and a panel of suitable candidates will be drawn up by the PAS and transmitted to me as Minister. I am advised that this will take place before the end of this month. After which, I will select the Chair and other members from the PAS generated panel.
