Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

In light of the delay in filling the position referred to in Question No. 2, will the Taoiseach reconsider his decision not to publicly advertise the position of the second Secretary General in his Department? He praised himself last week for his reform of the appointments system. Therefore, does he not think he might use the reform process in filling this position? The Taoiseach mentioned the position of Secretary General in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Will that position be filled by public appointment or public advertisement outside the public service?

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