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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 Apr 1943

Vol. 89 No. 13

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Appointment of Employment Exchange Manager.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he has recently made an appointment at Mallow, County Cork, of a manager of the local employment exchange; whether he will state whether, before the making of the appointment, the vacancy was advertised or otherwise announced; the number of applications received, and the method followed for selecting a suitable candidate; whether an interview board was constituted; and, if so, whether the person placed first by the board was appointed; whether he will state the grounds on which he declined to appoint the young lady who had been administering the office, on behalf of the then manager, for a period of ten years; whether he will state the name, experience and the qualifications of the person appointed to the post and the grounds on which the appointment was made.

A part-time branch manager has recently been appointed to the Branch Employment Office, Mallow. The vacancy was advertised in the local Press and by posters exhibited in the branch office area. Applications were received from 26 persons, but eight of these subsequently withdrew. A board was appointed to interview the candidates and report on the suitability of each for the appointment. From among those considered suitable, Mr. Martin Kelly McGrath, of Banteer, appeared to be the best qualified for the post, and he was appointed.

I do not consider it in the public interest to disclose the placings of candidates by the interviewing board or the grounds upon which one candidate rather than another was considered best qualified for appointment.

May I take it that the Parliamentary Secretary declines to give me any information as to the qualifications of the successful candidate?

I do not think that was the question the Deputy asked.

I think, Sir, that there are certain circumstances in connection with this appointment which raise very important issues, and I ask your permission to raise the matter on the Adjournment this evening.

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