Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed for those wishing to return to civil or public service following retirement on ill health or other grounds when the issues have been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44638/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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"A civil servant may only be granted ill-health retirement when the Chief Medical Officer is of the opinion that the officer is incapable on medical grounds of regular and effective service and that the situation is likely to be permanent (Circular 22/2007 refers). In these circumstances, a return to work in the civil service would not be envisaged. Specific provisions apply in the case of persons who tender resignation to follow a religious vocation (Circular 23/1970 refers).

It is, of course, open to any person to compete in a open competition run by the Public Appointments Service for appointment to the civil service. Before appointment a person may be required to show that their health is sufficient to give regular and effective service.

Any procedures for readmission after retirement to other areas of the public service would be a matter for the responsible Minister or applicable code."