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Now Open! The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of Deputy Chairperson to the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland. The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) was established under the Adoption Act 2010 on 1 November 2010. The Adoption Act 2010 was introduced to improve standards in both domestic and intercountry adoption, replacing its predecessor organisation, the Adoption Board. The AAI is an independent, quasi-judicial body under the aegis of the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. The services provided by the AAI are diverse and complex, and its stakeholders represent every part of society, including adopted people of all ages and their families. In addition to the Department and the AAI’s accredited agencies, the AAI also works closely with other government departments, state agencies, representative and advocacy groups and international partners to deliver its services. The Deputy Chairperson is responsible for supporting the Chairperson in providing leadership to the Board and ensuring its effectiveness in all aspects of its role. In the event that the Chairperson is not available, the appointed candidate will: • Chair the Board in the delivery of its statutory mandate, including with regard to the development and implementation of the organisation’s statements of strategy, vision and mission; • Ensure that the Board supports the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to deliver the AAI’s mandate under law and policy; • Foster a positive relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team in order to facilitate the effective fulfilment of the AAI’s mandate, the conduct of good governance and the organisation’s compliance with regulatory requirements; • Maintain good governance, including oversight of compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies (2016), effective internal and external audit arrangements and compliance with all key regulatory and reporting requirements; • Promote a culture of accountability and ensure that the AAI demonstrates value for the public funds made available and in so doing promote an organisational culture of continuous improvement; • Maintain a constructive relationship with stakeholders, including the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and his/her Department, and a wide stakeholder network The closing date for applications for this appointment is Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 3 p.m. Apply Now! 👉 https://bit.ly/43fizGE For full information on the State Boards process visit: https://lnkd.in/dPcmNJNX