Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

It is normal that, once one has entered a Department, the Civil Service Commission does not normally become involved in promotions. It is an internal departmental matter until one reaches the level of the Top Level Appointments Commission. This amendment would extend the remit of the commission way beyond where it is at present. The matter is much more efficiently dealt with within the management of the public service, through Departments. I have no doubt that the Department of Finance will lay down any general guidelines.