Written answers
Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
State Bodies
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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242. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will set out any policy or guidance that applies in the civil or public service in relation to the duration of the terms of office for the chief executives of agencies established under Government departments; whether chief executives are confined to a single five-year term or if multiple successive such contracts be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10348/24]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The general policy and practice for the duration of terms for Chief Executives of State Bodies under the aegis of Government Departments is as follows:
- Non-Commercial State Bodies: CEOs are generally appointed for a term of five years. Where re-appointment is agreed, it is for one further and final term of 5 years (with total duration of 10 years).
- Commercial State Bodies: CEOs are generally appointed for a term of seven years. Where re-appointment is agreed, it is for one further and final term (with total duration of 10 years).
The establishing legislation for CEO posts in the civil and public service set out the statutory responsibility for determining terms and conditions, including those related to term of office. In some cases, the relevant legislation for a post may provide for a particular term length, potential for re-appointment, or total duration of appointment. For example, a term of 7 years and maximum tenure of 10 years for Chief Executive posts in the Local Authorities is provided for under the relevant Local Government Acts.
Link to guidance documents: www.gov.ie/en/publication/7adff-governance/
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