Minister Harris invites expressions of interest for position of ordinary member of the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption

vacancy for new member of Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption
ordinary member role for candidate with experience that enables them to represent civil society
council advises and makes proposals on strategic and policy responses and will develop a multi-annual strategy to combat economic crime and corruption

The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has today invited expressions of interest for appointment of an ordinary member representing civil society to the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption.

The Advisory Council was established in 2022 and comprises 19 members and an independent Chairperson. The role of the Council is to advise and make proposals on strategic and policy responses and to develop a multi-annual strategy to combat economic crime and corruption.

Minister Harris said:

"Economic crime and corruption have the potential to harm Ireland’s hard-earned global reputation as a hub for financial services and business. Beyond the potential impact on business, corruption and economic crime negatively affect society as a whole and can harm individuals.

"The Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption is a vital part of the state’s response to this problem.

"A vacancy has arisen on the Council and expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people who have an understanding of the interests of civil society.

"The Council and its members will be required to consider and take account of a wide range of important national and sectoral policy issues in relation to economic crime and corruption.

"I encourage suitably qualified candidates to apply – their expertise will be very welcome and will be of great use to the Council."

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the interests of civil society, particularly those of employees, consumers or victims of economic crime and corruption.

The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to 5pm on 18 April 2023.

Further information on the role can be found at: Call for Expressions of Interest to become a member of the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption with experience representative of civil society.

Notes

The Advisory Council has been established on a non-statutory basis and consists of 19 members and an independent Chair:

13 members are drawn from across the public sector, including the relevant government departments, enforcement and regulatory agencies. These bodies nominate their own representatives
two are members who have an understanding of the interests of businesses, the financial sector, and employers, and who possess a good knowledge and understanding of the particular issues faced by the Irish corporate and financial sector in relation to economic crime and corruption
two members are academics specialising in anti-corruption, economic crime, or a related field
two are members who have an understanding of the interests of civil society, particularly those of employees, consumers, victims of economic crime and corruption

The Chair of the Council is James Hamilton, former Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Advisory Council – supported by the Secretariat in the Department of Justice – is beginning work on the development of a multi-annual national strategy for combatting economic crime and corruption and an accompanying action plan.

The term of appointment for ordinary members is three years and the expected time commitment is equivalent to 12 days’ work a year. The annual fee for ordinary members is €7,695 per annum. This in line with the fees paid to members of equivalent state boards. It should be noted that in line with the ‘One Person One Salary’ principle, no public servant will be entitled to receive remuneration in the form of board fees, save for situations that are statutorily provided for.