Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018
135. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of assistant principal grade positions that will become available in County Westmeath in 2019 in respect of each Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19798/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is an independent, statutory body which provides professional recruitment and selection services to the civil and public service.
I am informed that the PAS currently has panels in place for the grade of Assistant Principal from competitions held in late 2016 and early 2017. These competitions were held in order to create panels of qualified individuals from which departments could draw when filling sanctioned vacancies.
The establishment of a panel for a location(s) is based on demand as notified to PAS. Vacancies will be filled, including vacancies in County Westmeath, if any, as and when required by employing departments.
