Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope that all delegation orders are in order. I will have that checked for Deputy Martin.

If there is a particular one that Deputy Martin has information about or that is of concern to him, I would be happy to have it checked as a priority.

I understand that the person who had worked in a political capacity went away and worked abroad for a period. The person then applied in the normal way for a position in the public service and came through the process for appointment. The public appointments process is rigid and robust. Choices are made following interviews conducted individually with people who apply.

I am unsure whether Deputy Martin has read the last report from July of this year. The report sets out the progress achieved in the first 200 days in implementing the Civil Service renewal plan.

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