Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 495: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the criteria for persons with disabilities for seeking employment opportunities within her Department; the application procedures that apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38580/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The majority of staff in my Department are recruited through competitions held by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). PAS also hold special competitions for people with a disability from which candidates may be assigned to my Department.

My Department conducts interviews for direct recruitment in respect of a small number of unestablished grades from time to time. People with a disability who satisfy the eligibility criteria, which is based on the skills necessary to do the job, are eligible to compete in these competitions.