Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the appointment of a new chief executive for the Equality Authority; when he expects an appointment to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21478/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Following a competition organised by the Public Appointments Service, the Equality Authority, on the 19 May 2009, approved the appointment of Renee Dempsey as Chief Executive Officer. It is expected that Ms Dempsey will take up her position shortly.

Ms. Dempsey is an experienced senior civil servant who has worked with a number of Government Departments and is currently a member of the board of the Disability Authority.