Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has plans for the recruitment of tradespeople; the skills required for any competitions planned; and the likely duration of panels established. [23385/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Office of Public Works currently has immediate plans to recruit three craftpersons, namely, two stonemasons and one stonecutter for Dromahair national monuments depot, County Leitrim. Craftpersons are recruited as operational requirements dictate and the Office of Public Works may recruit other craftworkers for its various locations nationwide in the short to medium term.

The minimum requirement for a craftworker's position is a national craft certificate from FÁS or the equivalent. Panels are normally established for 12 months. The Office of Public Works recently ran a nationwide competition to recruit up to 20 apprentices in the craft areas of stone and carpentry.