Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 171: To ask the Taoiseach in respect of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, when the last round of recruitment took place; the numbers who applied for posts; the number who were short-listed; the number who qualified for appointment; the number who accepted positions; the number who have started working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21806/06]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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In November 2005, the Public Appointments Service advertised the post of Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade II. Forty four applied for the posts, one subsequently withdrew and three did not meet the minimum qualifications. Twenty one were short-listed and completed a written test. Sixteen qualified for the interview stage but five of those did not attend for interview. Of the eleven presenting for interview, three were qualified by the Interview Board for appointment. Since then, one has accepted a position and will take up duty on 26 June, one has declined an offer of appointment and another is currently considering the offer of appointment.