Denis Naughten
Ceist:175 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his the plans to appoint contract staff within the public service as permanent staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 March 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
The following reply concerns the Civil Service only. I am not considering any general policy instruction or plan in this regard. Contract staff are appointed to carry out specific tasks or functions. This is reflected in the terms of the contract and, in particular, in the period of the contract. The issue of extending any contract is examined by management in Departments in the light of the business needs of the organisation and is a matter for Departments.