asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the number of mechanical engineers, Grade II, permanent and temporary, employed by the Office of Public Works at present, and at comparable dates in 1953 and 1954, respectively; further, if a university degree in engineering is an essential qualification for these posts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Office of Public Works—Mechanical Engineers.
In the mechanical engineering division of the Office of Public Works there are employed at present five officers, four established and one temporary, of the status of Engineer Grade II (Mechanical).
On the 1st May, 1953, the number employed was five, one established and four temporary, and on 1st May, 1954, the number was four, all temporary.
A university degree in engineering is not an essential qualification for these posts.
Could the Parliamentary Secretary say if a qualification similar to a university degree is necessary?
Yes.