Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
345. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of professional archaeologists currently on the board of the National Museum of Ireland.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26023/23]
View answer347. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of professional historians currently on the board of the National Museum of Ireland. [26029/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 345 and 347 together.
Appointments to the Board of the National Museum are made in accordance with Section 19 of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 and are made following a competitive process run by the Public Appointments Service, unless otherwise provided for by Section 19. It should be noted that in making appointments to the Board, it is important to consider the broad range of skills required, including experience in corporate governance, finance, legal, sustainability as well as skills relevant to the functions of the museum. Biographies for each of the board members is published on the National Museum of Ireland’s website at the following address: www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/Board-Director.
