Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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339. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an assessment by managers is required as part of the internal higher executive officer competition but is not required for the internal promotion competition to the grade of assistant principal officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8101/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The management of internal promotion competitions is a matter for my Department's Human Resources Division. I do not have a role in this regard.

The Deputy may wish to note, however, that my Department has been successful in securing the agreement of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to hold a number of internal promotion competitions, some of which are ongoing. Different procedures have been adopted for different competitions depending on the relevant grade, the anticipated number of candidates participating in the particular competition and the requirements expected of candidates. All internal promotion competitions are conducted to a high standard in accordance with the guidance laid down by the Commission for Public Service Appointments. In that context, the use of a manager's assessment is regarded as a legitimate element of the competitive process for internal promotion to the position of Higher Executive Officer.