Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will be brief as I have to go to the Chamber. I am a little concerned that the wrong message might get out. I am a bit uneasy about the way appointments are made.

The question that arises is whether there is a standardised requirement in terms of qualification for the position. Was this indicated in the advertisement for the position? I know in this case this position was advertised and a suitable candidate was not found. Is there a standardised position? What criteria are laid down to determine who should be qualified before starting the shortened interviews?