Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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794. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applicants for the position of chairman of the Western Development Commission; when a decision will be made in respect of the appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15121/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Public Appointment Service recently advertised for Expressions of Interest for upcoming vacancies on the Board of the Western Development Commission, including Expressions of Interest in the position of Chairperson. The deadline for submission of applications was Friday the 12^thJune.

The Public Appointment Service (PAS) is currently processing the applications received and an Assessment Panel has been formed by PAS to consider these applications.

A list of recommended suitable candidates for both the Chairperson and ordinary board member vacancies will be submitted by PAS for my consideration and I expect appointments to the Board of the WDC to be made by mid-August.