Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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73. To ask the Minister for Finance if the administrative officer audit and compliance 2018 panel which expired on 31 December 2018 is still operative due to the fact that the new panel has not gone to interview stage and the process has been put on hold indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7787/20]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that three panels were formed as a result of the 2018 Administrative Officer Audit and Compliance competition. These three panels expired on 31 December 2019, in line with normal practice on the duration of such panels.

While on relatively rare occasions, Revenue may consider extending panels for business reasons, in this instance there is no business requirement to reinstate the expired panels. Furthermore, reinstatement of the expired panels would disadvantage those who have applied as part of the competition currently in progress.

I am further advised by Revenue that recruitment and selection processes are prioritised as appropriate to meet business needs. In line with best practice and in the context of Government restrictions and physical distancing measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Revenue is expanding the range of remote selection methods in use. As regards the current competition for Administrative Officer Audit and Compliance, registration closed on 27 December 2019; the first stages of selection, online testing and shortlisting, are concluded and candidates have been invited to submit video assessments by 25 May 2020.