Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the reserve jobs panel in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12400/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) that a competition for Temporary Clerical positions in the Public Service was announced by the PAS earlier this year. The purpose is to fill temporary vacancies arising in the Public Service as notified to the PAS over the coming year. Vacancies arising in the Department of Social Protection are among those being filled from this competition. This competition attracted in excess of 13,000 applicants who are competing for a relatively small number of vacancies. Following the first part of the selection process, candidates were rank ordered with only those placed highest being invited to interview. The number invited is determined by the number of vacancies arising in each of the regions concerned.

In the Longford/Westmeath region, there were approximately 600 applicants competing for 40 vacancies. There are 80 candidates placed in the top group who will be considered for interview in the first instance. In addition, others are placed in the reserve group. It is difficult to predict how many vacancies may arise in the Longford/Westmeath region during the life of this panel. Should a sufficient number of vacancies arise, PAS may be in a position to consider calling some candidates from the reserve group.

In the interests of candidate confidentiality, details relating to individual applications are not disclosed to third parties. However, individual candidates may contact the Recruitment Manager, PAS directly at 01-8587526.