Written answers
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Department of Justice and Equality
Data Protection
John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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558. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the recruitment campaign for the additional data protection commissioner posts will be advertised outside of the State or just within the State; when it is intended to be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8280/23]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The appointments referred to are to be made in accordance with Section 15 of the Data Protection Act 2018, which provides for up to three Commissioners to be appointed. Section 15(5) of the Act specifies that the Public Appointments Service shall recommend a person for appointment as Commissioner following an open selection competition held by the Service for that purpose.
As such, the advertisement and recruitment approach, including the extent to which the roles will be advertised internationally, is a matter to be determined in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service in due course. The terms and conditions of the appointments are subject to the agreement of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and this engagement is underway.
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