Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004
320 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the exact position on the recruitment of clerical staff by VECs in respect of qualifications; the reason a leaving certificate is required in the case of a person with a primary degree; his views on whether this requirement discriminates against persons who avail of second chance education opportunities; and if he will review this policy. [17922/04]
View answerThe qualification criteria required for the recruitment of administrative and clerical staff in the VEC sector are governed by collective agreements involving VEC managerial authorities, representative trade unions and my Department. In the case of the clerical officer post, candidates must have obtained at least grade D in five subjects in the leaving certificate examination, ordinary level, or have at least two years experience in a VEC, local authority or health board and have a competency in Irish. I understand that, normally, candidates with equivalent or higher qualifications are eligible to apply for the posts concerned.
My Department is currently reviewing the qualification criteria with the VEC managerial authorities and representative trade unions concerned.
