Ukraine War

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Ceisteanna (389)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

389. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29978/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not recruit directly, recruitment into my Department is conducted through the Public Appointments Service (PAS). PAS is the central body with responsibility for recruitment into the Civil Service and wider Public Service, and as part of the recruitment process undertakes the responsibility to ensure qualifications meet the education requirements of specific competitions.

Competitions held by the PAS are advertised on the PAS website www.publicjobs.ie and all representations received by my Department relating to recruitment into the Department are advised to visit this website. Potential candidates can register their interest in a position on the PAS website and candidates are automatically notified by email when the relevant competitions are announced.