Written answers

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

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Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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936. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what the full complement of staff at the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland should be at present; and the number of vacancies. [43255/25]

Photo of Alan DillonAlan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Design and Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is an independent organisation dedicated to advancing the commercial development of Irish designers and makers. It plays a key role in fostering innovation, promoting design thinking, and contributing to the formulation of Government policy.

DCCI receives funding from my Department through Enterprise Ireland (EI), underpinned by a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between EI and DCCI. This SLA establishes the framework for agreeing service levels and managing performance in relation to the funding provided by EI on behalf of my Department.

Day to day matters, including staffing, would be a matter for the DCCI.

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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937. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria which were applied to the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland; his role and that of his Department in the process; and an outline of the process for the appointment of the most recent CEO. [43256/25]

Photo of Alan DillonAlan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Design and Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is an independent organisation dedicated to advancing the commercial development of Irish designers and makers. It plays a key role in fostering innovation, promoting design thinking, and contributing to the formulation of Government policy.

My Department has no role in the recruitment or appointment of the Chief Executive Officer. This would be a matter for the DCCI.

DCCI receives funding from my Department through Enterprise Ireland (EI), underpinned by a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between EI and DCCI. This SLA establishes the framework for agreeing service levels and managing performance in relation to the funding provided by EI on behalf of my Department.

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