John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I ask Ms Mannion to look at how the education and local authority systems operate because they do a very good job. Local authorities advertise for general operatives, drivers etc. and people apply. They interview people, set up a panel and fill the jobs that are available. If there are other vacancies they can call on the panel for up to two years. l know that safety is important but a six-month or 12-month probation period can be built into any job.