Robert Troy
Question:551. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the stages involved in the process of applying for public employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/16]
View answerTuesday, 31 May 2016
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Recruitment to the civil service is undertaken under the terms of the Public Service Management (Recruitment Appointments) Acts 2004-2014, and is subject to the Code of Practice set down by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and is open to audit by them if they see fit.
Though Departments may obtain a recruitment licence from the CPSA and conduct their own recruitment competitions, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the independent centralised provider of professional recruitment, assessment and selection services for the Civil Service. It is understood that the services of PAS are also available to local authorities, the Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána and other public bodies, where required.
Potential applicants should be advised to register with PAS on www.publicjobs.ie in order that they receive job alert notifications of advertised positions.