State Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Questions (642)

Thomas Byrne

Question:

642. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if it is standard practice for a private consultant to be used to recruit for non-commercial State employment vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14261/17]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The recruitment of staff in Non-Commercial State Bodies (NCSBs) is a matter for the management of the Bodies in consultation with their parent Department in the first instance. This Department does not have a role in determining the method through which staff are recruited. It is understood that NCSBs may, if they wish, use the Public Appointments Service (PAS) for recruitment purposes.