Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
300 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full time civil servants within his Department who first entered the service as political advisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5917/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are no full-time civil servants in my Department who first entered the Civil Service as political advisors. All entry grade civil servants are appointed by means of recruitment competitions conducted in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
