Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2015

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Questions (89)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

89. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applicants that applied for the position of laboratory attendant at the State Laboratory, Celbridge, County Kildare; the number interviewed for the post; if further positions are likely to be filled following the interviews; if the position was, or is, open to applicants outside of present employees; if further vacancies are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17092/15]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I am informed by the State Chemist that 111 applications were received for the position of Laboratory Attendant at the State Laboratory, Celbridge, County Kildare. The next stage will involve shortlisting of candidates and it is expected that interviews for the post will be held in mid May. There is one vacancy to be filled following the interviews. The position was also open to applicants outside of present employees.