Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In general it is Government policy to employ graduates, if available, for positions such as these and training is provided on the operation of the scheme.

I will certainly raise the matter with Bord Bia if it is the major problem the Deputy says it is, but, historically, the case in this country has been as set out. Deputy Ó Cuív was in the Department and will have known the position.

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