andMr. McQuillan asked the Taoiseach whether a person, following a surgical operation or other disability which does not interfere with his capacity to carry out satisfactorily the required work in a local authority post, may be rejected by medical examination under the Local Appointments Commission; and, if so, if there is a right of appeal against such a decision.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Appointments to Local Authority Posts.
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Rejection could take place because the question of freedom from physical defect or disease involves the future as well as the present. The main object of official medical examination is to ensure that there is a reasonable prospect of regular and effective service and to guard against early pension, sick pay for prolonged periods or payments in case of premature death.
If a candidate appeals against rejection on medical grounds, the Commissioners refer such cases to a board of three specialists for examination and report.