asked the Minister for the Public Service if, in view of his statement a year ago regarding difficulties in the recruitment of accountants in sufficient numbers to the civil service and in filling some other professional grades, this situation has now been resolved; and, if not, why.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Civil Service Professional Grades.
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Since I answered the Deputy's question on this matter last year there has been an improvement in recruitment to some professional grades where previously it had been difficult. Where the difficulty still persists, it is because the combined demand from the public and private sectors for suitably qualified persons exceeds the supply.