Brian O'Shea
Ceist:97 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the number of applicants for the position of a part-time secretary and researcher to the committee of cultural institutions under the aegis of her Department; the number of applicants shortlisted; the criteria which were applied for shortlisting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16196/99]