Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 57: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will introduce measures to ensure that Údarás na Gaeltachta follow best practice in relation to its recruitment procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42878/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, Údarás na Gaeltachta is a non-commercial State body which comes under the aegis of my Department and is governed by the legislative provisions of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Acts 1979 to 1999, in addition to national and European law, regulations and guidelines. Accordingly, while my Department holds responsibility for the body in regard to corporate governance matters, it has no function in the management of its day-to-day administration.

I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that its recruitment procedures, which take into account best practice, legal requirements and the objectives of the organisation, are kept under active review. In addition, I am assured that Údarás will continue to review employment, staff development and recruitment policies and procedures, in consultation with staff representatives, as part of the Framework Social Partnership Agreement Towards 2016.