asked the Minister for Education the method by which the recent four appointments to the College of Art teaching staff were made; whether the posts were advertised in the public press, if so, when, and in what newspapers; and whether he intends to take any additional steps in order to further improve the teaching and other facilities at the National College of Art.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - College of Art Appointments.
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Appointments to the staff of the National College of Art are, in the case of whole-time permanent posts, made on the recommendation of the Civil Service Commissioners. In the case of part-time posts, which are filled on a sessional basis, the normal method of appointment is by selection from a panel of persons regarded as suitable for the particular work in question. The four appointments referred to in the Deputy's question were part-time appointments and were made in accordance with the normal method. Arrangements are in train for the appointment through the Civil Service Commissioners of a professor and an assistant professor to the staff of the College.
I am glad to hear the Minister's proposal. Does he intend to make these four posts permanent?
That seems to be a separate question.
They are part-time posts and there is no intention of making them permanent.