Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Has the Taoiseach taken note of the Information Commissioner's decision in the case I mentioned, in which an adverse or negative reference was made by the former employer? Have any such cases been experienced by the Department of the Taoiseach, in one or more such instances? Can the Taoiseach tell the House whether the Department independently seeks references from previous employers? Would the Department release pertinent information under the Freedom of Information Act in respect of an applicant for a job about whom an adverse point had been made? Would the Department have acted differently and in line with the Information Commissioner's ruling?

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