Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2023

Thursday, 12 October 2023

Questions (170)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

170. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many panels were formed in relation to the higher executive officer roles within his Department to review HEO applications; what criteria and guidelines were used when choosing candidates for interview; how many candidates were chosen from each panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44531/23]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

A confined competition for promotion to Higher Executive Office in my Department was run in accordance with the Code of Practice for appointment to positions in the Civil and Public Service. 

One panel with 3 members, including 1 external member, undertook the shortlisting of applications and the interviews.  All information on panels and criteria were available in the candidate information booklet for the competition.