Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the competition for recruitment of prison officers which commenced in 2007; the number who applied for these positions; the number who passed the first round examination; the number who were contacted regarding stage two of this competition; the number who were called for interview; the number who are awaiting to be called for interview; the number who have been offered positions; the number who are still being dealt with by this process; if those who were contacted regarding stage two of the competition will be called for interview; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7540/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In 2007 the Irish Prison Service held an open competition for Recruit Prison Officers. The total number of applications received was 6,199. Of that number, 1,782 candidates passed the aptitude test (Stage 1). On order of merit the top 1,438 candidates were invited to interview (Stage 2). Of the 1,438 candidates who were invited to interview, 375 candidates have already been offered positions from the 2007 competition. A further 202 candidates who successfully completed the interview from the 2007 competition remain on a panel and may be offered positions. No further candidates will be called for interview from the 2007 competition.