Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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79. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a recruitment campaign for tour guides at heritage sites managed by the Office of Public Works is planned; if such a campaign will take into account the experience and years of service of tour guides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35782/15]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The recruitment campaign for Seasonal Guides at OPW-managed heritage sites nationwide will commence shortly with an advertisement seeking applications which will be placed in the media and on relevant OPW websites.

All recruitment of Guides is undertaken following an interview, during which relevant qualifications and capacity to undertake the role, including previous guiding experience, is fully assessed. Guides who have worked for a set number of years for the OPW and who have consistent unbroken service are considered to have met the eligibility and suitability criteria and are exempt from interview.