Stateboards under Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Ó An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán
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Ó An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán
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Legal basis: Arts Act 1951, s. 2
Maximum Number of Positions: 13
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (43%), Male (57%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Dónall Curtin | 05/12/2018 | 04/12/2023 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Fearghus O'Conchúir | 18/07/2021 | 13/12/2021 | 02/09/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by the Minister (Original PAS Appointment) |
Jillian van Turnhout | 03/10/2019 | 02/10/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Kevin Rafter (Prof) | 12/06/2019 | 12/06/2024 | Chairperson | PAS Process | |
Mark O'Kelly | 18/07/2018 | 28/01/2019 | 27/01/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Melatu Uche Okorie | 03/10/2019 | 02/10/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Teresa Buczkowska | 26/11/2019 | 25/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Vacancy | Board Member |
Legal basis: Broadcasting Act 2009, Part 2
Maximum Number of Positions: 9
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (62%), Male (38%)
Notes: Five members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister. Four members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister and having regard to the Joint Oireachtas Committee. Term of Office: 5 years
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Alan McDonnell | 02/12/2014 | 02/12/2019 | 01/12/2022 | Board Member | Government Appointment |
Denis Wolinski | 18/02/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Re appointed by Minister (JOC Nomination) |
Grace Smith | 02/12/2014 | 30/11/2019 | 01/12/2022 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister. (Govt. Nominee) |
Mary Curtis | 31/01/2017 | 02/12/2019 | 01/12/2022 | Board Member | PAS Process (Government Nominee) |
Prof. Maeve McDonagh | 18/02/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Re appointed by Minister (JOC Nomination) |
Rosemary Day | 18/02/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Re appointed by Minster (JOC Nomination) |
Seán Ó Mordha | 18/02/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Re appointed by Minister (JOC Nomination) |
Vivien McKechnie | 20/03/2018 | 19/03/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process (Government Nominee) |
Maximum Number of Positions: 8
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (57%), Male (43%)
Notes: 4 members (including Chair) are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister and 4 appointed by the Authority, 2 being members of the Authority and 2 being members of Staff. Term of Office: 5 years
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Andrew Robinson | 24/01/2020 | 23/01/2023 | Member | Staff Representative | |
Eileen Maher | 31/01/2017 | 17/02/2020 | 16/02/2023 | Member | Government Appointment |
Grace Smith | 01/01/2019 | 02/12/2019 | 01/12/2022 | Member | Authority Nomination |
Kevin Rafter | 31/01/2017 | 19/01/2020 | 19/01/2023 | Chair | Reappointed by Minister (Original PAS Appointment) |
Nigel Heneghan | 17/02/2015 | 17/02/2020 | 16/02/2023 | Member | Government Appointment |
Orlaith Carmody | 03/09/2019 | 21/01/2020 | 19/01/2023 | Member | Government Appointment |
Stephanie Comey | 24/01/2020 | 23/01/2023 | Member | Staff Representative |
Maximum Number of Positions: 8
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (2)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)
Notes: 4 members (including Chair) are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister and 4 appointed by the Authority, 2 being members of the Authority and 2 being members of staff. Term of Office: 5 years
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Anne Louise O'Donovan | 23/01/2020 | 22/01/2023 | Member | Staff Nomination | |
Clare O'Sullivan | 23/01/2020 | 22/01/2023 | Member | Staff Nomination | |
Clodagh O'Donnell | 31/01/2017 | 10/03/2020 | 09/03/2023 | Member | PAS Process (Govt. Appointment) |
Ercus Stewart | 31/01/2017 | 10/03/2020 | 09/03/2023 | Chairperson | PAS Process (Govt. Appointment) |
Helen Shaw | 30/03/2021 | 29/03/2024 | Member | PAS Process (Govt. Appointment) | |
John Hogan | 10/03/2015 | 10/03/2020 | 09/03/2023 | Member | PAS Process (Govt. Appointment) |
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Anne Doherty | 19/09/2014 | 19/09/2019 | Board Member | Ex officio. Cork City Manager | |
Barrie O'Connell | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Catherine Hammond | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Cllr. Shane O’Callaghan | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2026 | Board Member | Cork City Council Nominee | |
Gareth O'Callaghan | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Josephine Browne | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Karen Kelly | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Louise Crowley | 18/06/2019 | 17/06/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Mary Hegarty (Cllr.) | 19/09/2014 | 18/05/2021 | 01/01/2022 | Board Member | Cork Education Training Board Nominee |
Rose McHugh | 15/03/2017 | 14/03/2022 | Chairperson | PAS Process | |
Sean Clarke | 18/06/2019 | 17/06/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Susan McCarty (Cllr.) | 06/01/2016 | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2024 | Board Member | Cork County Council Nominee |
Legal basis: Fáilte Ireland
Maximum Number of Positions: 13
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (6)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (33%), Male (67%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Alice Manseragh | 04/07/2018 | 27/05/2022 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Claire Duignan | 04/07/2018 | 27/05/2022 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Des O'Dowd | 04/07/2018 | 27/05/2022 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Joseph Dolan | 03/10/2019 | 27/05/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Margaret Ward | 04/07/2018 | 27/05/2022 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Paul Carty | 04/07/2017 | 28/05/2019 | 27/05/2023 | Board Member | Re-appointment |
Stephen Dowling | 03/10/2019 | 27/05/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Tim Husbands | 04/07/2018 | 28/07/2021 | 27/05/2024 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (original PAS Appointment) |
Tom Coughlan | 04/07/2018 | 28/07/2021 | 27/05/2024 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (original PAS Appointment) |
Legal basis: Irish Film Board Act 1980, s. 3
Maximum Number of Positions: 7
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (57%), Male (43%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Eoin Holohan | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
John McDonnell | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Kate McColgan | 30/03/2017 | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Marian Quinn | 03/03/2017 | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Ray Harman | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Susan Bergin | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2026 | Chair Designate | PAS Process | |
Zélie Asava | 12/05/2021 | 11/05/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Maximum Number of Positions: 21
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (11), Male (8)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (58%), Male (42%)
Notes: The directors of the National Library of Ireland, the National Archives of Ireland, and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland are ex officio members.
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Alvin Jackson (Prof) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Ciara Breathnach (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
David Hayton (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Elaine Farrell | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Elva Johnston (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Hiram Morgan (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
John McCafferty | 01/02/2014 | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Chair | PAS Process |
Kate Manning | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Liam Chambers (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Lindsey Earner Byrne | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Marian Lyons (Prof) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Marie Coleman | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Niamh Howling | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Nicola Morris | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Orlaith McBride | 21/10/2020 | Ordinary Member | Ex-Officio. Director of the National Archives | ||
Patrick Geoghegan (Dr) | 26/06/2017 | 10/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Peter Crooks | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Robert Armstrong | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Sandra Collins | 31/07/2015 | 31/07/2020 | 31/07/2025 | Board Member | Ex officio. Director of the National Library of Ireland |
Maximum Number of Positions: 15
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (56%), Male (44%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
David Harvey | 25/11/2015 | 21/12/2020 | 20/12/2025 | Chair | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Dermot Dwyer | 23/10/2015 | 02/12/2020 | 01/12/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Emma Goltz | 21/11/2013 | 20/11/2018 | 20/11/2023 | Board Member | Appointed by Minister |
Eva Kenny | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Gerard Byrne | 03/02/2016 | 03/02/2021 | 02/02/2026 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Jane Dillon Byrne | 30/05/2014 | 14/11/2019 | 13/11/2024 | Board Member | Re-appointed by Minister |
John Cunnigham | 17/07/2018 | 16/07/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Margot Lyons | 17/07/2018 | 16/07/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Mary Apied | 23/10/2015 | 02/12/2020 | 01/12/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Legal basis: National Archives Act 1986, s. 3
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (42%), Male (58%)
Notes: The Council should include not less than two members of the Irish Manuscripts Commission and not less than two archivists not employed by the National Archives.
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Brian McGee | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Catriona Mulcahy | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Ciara Breathnach | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Deirdre Raftery | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Elizabeth Mullins | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Hiram Morgan | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
John Grenham | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Kieran Hoare | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Michael Nolan | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Mr Justice John Hedigan | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Chair | PAS Process | |
Natalie Harrower | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Stephen Mac Eoin | 19/07/2017 | 18/07/2022 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process |
Maximum Number of Positions: 9
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (43%), Male (57%)
Notes: The board shall consist of not less than 4 men and not less than 4 women.
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Don Thornhill | 24/06/2016 | 24/06/2021 | 23/06/2026 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Hilary Hough | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
James Cavanagh (Prof) | 24/06/2016 | 28/07/2020 | 27/07/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
John Reynolds | 24/06/2016 | 24/06/2019 | 23/06/2024 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister |
Maura McGrath | 24/06/2016 | 24/06/2021 | 23/06/2026 | Chair | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Michelle O'Sullivan | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2025 | Board Menber | PAS Appointment | |
Rebecca Gageby | 15/04/2014 | 28/07/2020 | 27/07/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Maximum Number of Positions: 17
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (42%), Male (58%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Abigail O'Brien | 09/10/2018 | Board Member | Ex- Officio President RHA - National Gallery of Ireland Act, 1854 Section XII | ||
Barney Whelan | 17/11/2016 | 17/11/2021 | 16/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (original PAS Appointment) |
Dan Flinter | 19/09/2019 | 18/09/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Diana Copperwhite | 06/05/2020 | 06/05/2023 | Board Member | RHA Nominee - National Gallery of Ireland Act, 1854 Section XII | |
Gary Coyle | 01/01/2022 | 31/12/2024 | Board Member | RHA Nominee - National Gallery of Ireland Act, 1854 Section XII | |
Gary Jermyn | 17/11/2016 | 17/11/2021 | 16/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (original PAS Appointment) |
Jacqueline Hall | 17/11/2016 | 17/11/2021 | 16/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (original PAS Appointment) |
John Dardis | 05/12/2019 | Board Member | Ex-officio - RDS Vice President | ||
John O'Doherty | 19/09/2019 | 18/09/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Mary Canning (Prof) | 16/03/2020 | Board Member | Ex-officio. President of RIA National Gallery of Ireland Act 1854, Section XII | ||
Mary Keane | 02/07/2014 | 01/07/2019 | 30/06/2024 | Chair | Re- appointed by the Minister Appointed as Chair on 30/03/2020 |
Maurice Buckley | 12/12/2016 | Board Member | Ex Officio - Chair of OPW | ||
Owen Lewis (Prof) | 01/12/2016 | Board Member | Ex Officio - RDS President |
Legal basis: National Cultural Institutions Act 1997, s. 10
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Caitriona Sharkey | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Conor Kostick | 30/09/2015 | 24/11/2020 | 23/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards (original PAS Appointment) |
Eoin McVey | 11/11/2015 | 08/02/2021 | 07/02/2026 | Chairperson | PAS Appointment |
Jennifer Taaffe | 30/09/2015 | 24/11/2020 | 23/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards (original PAS Appointment) |
John Grenham | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Kalpana Shankar | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Katherine McSharry | 19/11/2015 | 08/02/2021 | 07/02/2026 | Board Member | NLI Staff Nominee |
Lisa Grimm | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointments | |
Lorelei Harris | 29/07/2021 | 28/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Appointment | |
Maeve Conrick | 30/09/2015 | 24/11/2020 | 23/11/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards (original PAS Appointment) |
Marie Bourke | 08/02/2021 | 07/02/2026 | Board Member | RDS Nominee |
Legal basis: National Cultural Institutions Act 1997, s. 10
Maximum Number of Positions: 16
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (6)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Ambrose Loughlin | 06/07/2016 | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2026 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Andrew Power (Dr.) | 06/07/2016 | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Barra O’Donnabhain | 05/10/2020 | 04/10/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Catherine Heaney | 06/07/2016 | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2023 | Chair | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Cathál O'Donoghue | 30/07/2021 | 29/07/2027 | Board Member | RDS Nominee | |
Claudia Kinmonth | 30/07/2021 | 29/07/2027 | Board Member | RIA Nominee | |
Geraline Sheridan | 30/08/2021 | 29/07/2027 | Board Member | RIA Nominee | |
Helen Shenton | 15/11/2018 | 14/11/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
John R. Bowen | 06/07/2016 | 18/05/2021 | 17/05/2026 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5 of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Linda King | 15/11/2018 | 14/11/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Paolo Viscardi | 15/11/2018 | 14/11/2023 | Board Member | Staff Representative - Cultural Institutions Act 1997 Section 19 subsection 5 | |
Susan Rogers | 05/10/2020 | 04/10/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Legal basis: Broadcasting Act 2009, s. 81
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (6)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (45%), Male (55%)
Notes: Six members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister. Four members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister and having regard to the advice of the Joint Oireachtas Committee. One member is a staff representative. The Director General of RTÉ is an ex officio member. Term of office: 5 years
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment | |
Anne O’Leary | 04/11/2014 | 04/11/2019 | 03/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | |
Connor Murphy | 19/03/2020 | 18/03/2025 | Board Member | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | ||
Daire Hickie | 13/07/2021 | 12/07/2026 | Board Member | Joint Oireachtas Committee Nomination | ||
David Harvey | 13/07/2021 | 12/07/2026 | Board Member | Joint Oireachtas Committee Nomination | ||
Deborah Kelleher | 04/11/2014 | 07/11/2017 | 06/11/2022 | Board Member | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | |
Dee Forbes | 04/07/2016 | 10/07/2023 | Director General | Ex-officio appointment | ||
Ian Kehoe | 09/10/2018 | 08/10/2023 | Board Member | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | ||
Moya Doherty | 04/11/2014 | 07/11/2017 | 06/11/2022 | Chair | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | |
P.J. Mathews | 04/11/2014 | 04/11/2019 | 03/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Appointment (Govt. Nominee) | |
Robert Shortt | 29/05/2018 | 04/11/2019 | 03/11/2024 | Board Member | Staff Representative | |
Susan Ahern | 13/07/2021 | 12/07/2026 | Board Member | Joint Oireachtas Committee Nomination |
Maximum Number of Positions: 13
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (46%), Male (54%)
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Deirdre Ryan | 26/07/2021 | 25/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Iognáid G. Ó Muircheartaigh | 21/10/2020 | 20/10/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Jerry Grant | 21/10/2020 | 20/10/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Kieran Mulvey | 01/10/2015 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2022 | Chairperson | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Lynn Cantwell | 19/10/2018 | 30/09/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Mary Dorgan | 01/10/2015 | 19/10/2018 | 30/09/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Michelle Tanner | 26/07/2021 | 25/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Miriam O’Callaghan | 26/07/2021 | 25/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Olive Loughnane | 10/08/2018 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Padraic Moran | 10/08/2018 | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2022 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Patrick O'Connor | 01/10/2015 | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2022 | Ordinary Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Páraic Duffy | 26/07/2021 | 25/07/2026 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
Roger O'Connor | 10/08/2018 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2025 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister under 9.1.5. of the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards |
Legal basis: Broadcasting Act 2009, s. 81
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (6)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)
Notes: Six members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister. Four members are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister and having regard to the advice of the Joint Oireachtas Committee. One member is a staff representative. The Director General of TG4 is an ex officio member. Term of office: 5 years
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Alan Esslemont | 14/10/2016 | 13/10/2023 | CEO | Ex-officio | |
Bríd Falconer | 22/07/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (JOC Nomination) |
Darach Ó Tuairisg | 21/11/2017 | 20/11/2022 | Board Member | Appointed by Minister | |
Des Geraghty | 17/04/2012 | 17/04/2017 | 16/04/2022 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister |
Francis C. Reidy | 29/09/2015 | 22/12/2020 | 21/12/2023 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister (JOC Nomination) |
Mairead Ní Cheoinín | 17/04/2012 | 17/04/2017 | 16/04/2022 | Board Member | Reappointed by Minister |
Mairéad Ní Nuadháín | 21/11/2017 | 20/11/2022 | Board Member | Appointed by Minister | |
Michelle Ní Chróinín | 17/04/2012 | 17/04/2017 | 16/04/2022 | Board Member | JOC Re-appointment |
Micheál Seoighe | 17/04/2012 | 17/04/2017 | 16/04/2022 | Board Member | JOC Re-appointment |
Seán Ó Domhnaill | 08/05/2020 | 07/05/2025 | Board Member | Staff Representative | |
Siobhán Ní Ghadhra | 21/11/2017 | 20/11/2022 | Board Member | Ministerial | |
Siún Ní Raghallaigh | 17/04/2012 | 17/04/2017 | 16/04/2022 | Chair | Reappointed by Minister |
Legal basis: Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (42%), Male (58%)
Notes: Section 6 of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979, as substituted by s. 16 of the Gaeltacht Act 2012, provides that An tÚdarás shall consist of the following members: (i) a chairperson, who shall be appointed by the Minister; (ii) one ordinary member, who shall be appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the county council of County Donegal; (iii) one ordinary member, who shall be appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the county council of County Mayo; (iv) one ordinary member, who shall be appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the county council of County Galway; (v) one ordinary member, who shall be appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the county council of County Kerry; (vi) one ordinary member, who shall be appointed by the Minister for a period of 2 years on the nomination of each of the county councils of the counties of Cork, Meath and Waterford in accordance with paragraph (b); (vii) 6 ordinary members, who shall be appointed by the Minister.
Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
Anna Ní Ghallachair | 20/11/2012 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Chairperson | PAS Process |
Debra Ní Shúilleabháin | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin | 20/11/2012 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process |
Gobnait Ní Mhuimhneacháin | 01/03/2021 | 28/02/2023 | Board Member | Cork County Council Nominee | |
Ian Mac Aindriú | 20/11/2012 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process |
John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | Donegal County Council Nominee | |
Mary Uí Chadhain | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process | |
Seosamh Ó Laoi | 20/11/2012 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process |
Seán Mac Congamhna | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | Mayo County Council Nominee | |
Siobhán Seoighe | 22/06/2015 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | PAS Process |
Séamus Cosaí Mac Gearailt | 20/11/2012 | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | Kerry County Council Nominee |
Séamus Walsh | 12/01/2018 | 11/01/2023 | Ordinary Member | Galway County Council Nominee |