Motion

Trust in Public Appointments

Trust in Public Appointments
That this Assembly notes growing public concern regarding appointments to public bodies, arm’s-length bodies and other publicly funded organisations; believes that such appointments must be made on the basis of merit, expertise and the ability to deliver better outcomes for the people of Northern Ireland, rather than political patronage; expresses concern that the office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments remained vacant for over four years, weakening independent oversight of the appointments process; and acknowledges that perceptions of cronyism within public appointments will further damage confidence and trust in devolved government.
Private Members' Motion
Opposition business
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
22/06/2026
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