Departmental Staff Rehiring

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Ceisteanna (291)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

291. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of retired public servants who have been awarded temporary or term-time posts in his Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [32335/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, there were no retired public servants awarded temporary or term time posts in my Department. In 2014, two retired public servants were awarded temporary contracts through open competition with the Public Appointment Services.