19th November 2008
Today, the Commissioner attended the Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network mentoring event, in the Terrace Hotel Magherafelt. NIRWN provides funding for Belfast Metropolitan College’s “Get on Board” courses delivered specifically to rural women. In addition NIRWN adds value to the training by providing follow up support for participants including information on advertised public appointment posts, application support, mock interviews and regular mentoring events.
14th November 2008
Belfast Telegraph article by David Gordon:
7th November 2008
Commissioner's interview with the BBC's Julian O'Neill on Public Board skill sets
3rd November 2008
The Commissioner has today published her 13th Annual Report detailing the work of her Office during the year 2007/08.
Highlights include:
- The unacceptable leaks surrounding the Victims Commissioner(s).
- The New Code of Practice for 2009/10
- Praise for the Get on Board Course - the only measure taken by government to address the unrepresentative nature of our public bodies.
The Annual Report can be found on the Publications page.
To view the Commissioner's Press Release for the 13th Annual Report click on the link below: