Register of Applications for Outside Business Appointments, Employment or Self-Employment by DfI Civil Servants after leaving the NI Civil Service
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Below are the details of applications made by former DfI Senior Civil Servants (Grade 5 and above and equivalent grades) and Special Advisers for outside business appointments.
1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026
| Applicant Name | Former Department | Role | Grade | New Appointment Details | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Denis McMahon | DfI | Permanent Secretary | Grade 2 | Application to undertake an unpaid non-Executive Board Member position with Threshold Services, a charity providing adult mental health services. | Approved – subject to not engaging in any lobbying activity within two years of NICS employment (i.e. up to 31 January 2028). |