Michael Creed
Question:120 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding recruitment of agricultural officers by his Department. [9736/98]
Written Answers - Departmental Staff.
Agricultural officers are recruited by open competition conducted by the Civil Service Commission. A competition was held some time ago and successful candidates are being appointed to fill vacancies arising from retirements etc.
My Department is in the process of recruiting some temporary agricultural officers who will be employed on a contract basis for a specified period.