Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he plans to carry out a further recruitment campaign for the Irish Prison Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40771/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am glad to inform the Deputy that a competition for the post of Recruit Prison Officer was recently advertised by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Irish Prison Service. The closing date for receipt of applications was 9 October 2008 and 3,534 candidates applied. Candidates who pass Stage 1 (Aptitude Test) will be placed on a panel in order of merit. As vacancies arise for the post of Recruit Prison Officer, they will be filled by candidates who are successful at all stages of the competition.