Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
528. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to recruit for the position of agricultural technical officer; the number of new staff he will recruit; where he will base these staff; when they will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16083/16]
View answerTechnical Agricultural Officers carry out a variety of functions related to services and schemes administered by the Department including the operation of controls relating to animal health, public health, animal welfare and EU payment schemes.
The post of Technical Agricultural Officer was advertised by the Public Appointments Service on 14 April with a closing date of 5 May 2016. The assessment process, consisting of a variety of tests and interview, is scheduled for June and July. Upon completion of standard clearance procedures, the Department expects the process of appointing successful candidates to begin in September. Technical Agricultural Officers will be appointed to a variety of posts and locations throughout the country and the numbers appointed will be dependent on the business needs of my Department.
