Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending panels for Departmental jobs which are valid for a two-year period in view of the fact that the hiring process is at a halt at present and therefore those high up on the list on the panel may lose out as the period will have lapsed. [8876/20]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that currently in the Department of Finance there is one internal panel for promotion to Assistant Principal which was due to expire, after one year, on 25th March 2020. However due to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis the Executive Board has decided to extend the panel. We also have a live internal panel for promotion to Principal Officer which is due to expire on 11th February 2021.
No decision has yet been made on a revised closing date for the Assistant Principal panel but both panels will be kept under review. Staff will be kept informed.
