Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
384. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if social care workers without social care qualifications but with considerable work experience in the field are eligible to apply for management positions in Tusla care facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19102/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraCriteria for particular positions is a matter for Tusla and accordingly the information requested is not readily available in my Department. My officials have requested the information from Tusla and I will forward the reply to the Deputy once I have been furnished with it.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
Criteria for particular positions are a matter for Tusla, therefore I asked my officials to request the information from the agency.
Tusla has since confirmed that the eligibility criteria for a position determines the requirements of the role in terms of the experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications required in order to perform the specific role. Accordingly eligibility criteria vary between different positions and for these reasons Tusla is unable to comment in general terms.
