Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of promotions from age 63 years to retirement that were given to senior civil servants from higher executive officer grade to secretary general grade over the past ten years; if he will provide a breakdown by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26539/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The particular information sought by the Deputy is not collected by my Department. Generally, information on the age of a candidate is not part of the candidate information that is collected when promotion competitions take place in the Civil Service. Selection for appointment to posts in the Civil Service (both internal and external) is governed by the Codes of Practice set down by the Commission for Public Service Appointments. The Commission has a statutory role in ensuring that all appointments are made on merit and as result of fair and transparent processes.

The Civil Service is an equal opportunities employer. Age is not one of the eligibility criteria used in the selection process in promotion competitions.