Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is a change in the policy under which persons who have a proficiency in Irish are awarded credit in promotion competitions for such proficiency; if new circulars have been issued modifying the application of this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8778/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that there has been no change in the policy under which persons who have a proficiency in Irish are awarded credit in promotion competitions for such proficiency and no new circulars modifying the application of the policy have been issued by my Department. However, the overall arrangements under which candidates are awarded credit for proficiency in Irish is currently under review in consultation with the unions represented at the civil service general council.