asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what are the essential requirements as regards knowledge of Irish prescribed for appointments of (a) writing assistant; (b) clerical officer in the Department of Justice.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Department of Justice Appointments.
Open competitive examinations are held annually by the Civil Service Commission for posts as writing assistant and clerical officer in the Civil Service. Assignments as a result of these examinations are made to all Departments, including the Department of Justice, the grades in question being general service ones.
Candidates for writing assistant posts must secure a minimum of 50 per cent. in a written Irish test of seventh class standard; candidates for clerical officer posts must obtain at least 40 per cent. in a written Irish test of intermediate certificate standard. It is also essential for either appointment to reach a 50 per cent. qualifying mark in oral Irish.