Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Ceisteanna (167)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

167. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a person (details supplied) on the Public Appointments Service panel; the length of time the person may be waiting to be called; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35264/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

As the Deputy will be aware the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the centralised recruiter for the Civil and Public Service. It is an independent, statutory body which provides professional recruitment and selection services.

It is the policy of the PAS not to discuss an individual's candidature for a campaign with anyone other than the candidate.

In this regard the PAS will contact the candidate and deal with him directly regarding the position.