Vol. 532 No. 1
228 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he intends to remove the need for the leaving certificate as a necessity when applying for local authority jobs in view of the fact that such a requirement is no longer necessary in the Civil Service. [6420/01]
My Department has drawn up proposals to amend the qualifications for the grade of clerical officer in the local authorities to permit candidates who have either a Leaving Certificate or relevant experience to compete for appointment. This amendment is in line with changes introduced for the same grades in the Civil Service and the health service. The Department is in consultation with IMPACT, the trade union representing clerical grades in the local authorities, regarding the proposals.
