Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The works are due for completion in 2014. Given the type of work required when refurbishing an old building, I expect the project will be completed as quickly as possible next year. I fully accept the points the Deputy makes about people coming through the system in terms of training and expertise and the recruitment process will take place at a high level. We are prepared to offer a position to any person who is suitably qualified, irrespective of his or her location. It would be worthwhile examining the possibility of having someone appointed to the office on a training basis because academic and on-the-job training will be required and not everyone is suited to this type of work. I will raise the Deputy's concerns with the Minister.

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