Departmental Agencies Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2016

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Ceisteanna (35)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

35. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount the Commission for Public Service Appointments incurred in independent psychologist fees in the years 2012 to 2016 to date; if he will sanction the employment of a psychologist to professionally assist the commission in discharging its important duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4506/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised that the Commission for Public Service Appointments has not incurred fees in respect of engaging an independent psychologist in the years 2012 to 2015 or to date in 2016.  Any requests for the employment of a Psychologist for the Commission  would be considered in line with normal procedures for approving the recruitment of staff and on the merits of the case presented.