asked the Minister for Justice (1) whether the post of surgeon to the Garda Síochána was advertised in the public or medical press, (2) whether the terms and conditions of appointment were made available to intending applicants, (3) how many applicants other than the successful candidate were considered for the appointment and (4) whether the appointment was made through the Local Appointments Commissioners or the Civil Service Commissioners and, if not, by whom it was made.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Síochána Surgeon.
The answer to parts (1) and (2) of the question are in the negative. The answer to part (3) is nine and the answer to part (4) is that under sub-section (2) of Section 7 of the Police Forces Amalgamation Act, 1925, the appointing authority is the Government.