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	James Reilly confirms Fergal Lynch&rsquo;s appointment to top position within department</p>
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	Dr Fergal Lynch has been appointed as secretary general of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, it has been announced. *</p>
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	In a statement, Minister for Children Dr James Reilly confirmed the appointment of Dr Lynch to the top position within the department. Dr Lynch will replace the previous secretary general Jim Breslin.</p>
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	The appointment was officially confirmed at a Cabinet meeting this morning [WEDNESDAY].</p>
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	&ldquo;Dr Lynch has been deputy secretary general of the Department of Health since 2012. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, policy, evaluation of policy . . . service delivery and project management,&rdquo; the statement said.</p>
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	Dr Lynch holds a BA in public management, as well as a masters degree and doctorate in governance.</p>
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	Mr Breslin was appointed secretary general of the Department of Health last September.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/department-of-children-announces-new-secretary-general-1.2065883">http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/department-of-children-announces-new-secretary-general-1.2065883</a></p>
