Departmental Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2014

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Questions (146)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

146. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the appointment of a new Secretary General in his Department; if he will list the outlets where the position has been advertised; whether it is essential that reforms within his Department would be best executed and overseen by the recruitment of a person from outside his Department or the Central Bank of Ireland; the timetable by which the new appointment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28362/14]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The post of Secretary General, Department of Finance was advertised on 11 June 2014 with a closing date of 23 June 2014. The post was advertised by the Senior Pubic Service unit at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Applications will now be considered and a decision will be taken by the Government to assess that the person appointed meets the criteria for the job. It is expected that the new Secretary General will be appointed by the Government by the end of July.