Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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194. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the terms of reference for the external review panel he is establishing to examine the processes and procedures in relation to the recruitment and remuneration of senior public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13593/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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As recently outlined to the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, I am in the process of establishing an Independent Review Panel to examine and consider the current recruitment and pay determinations processes in place for Senior Public Service posts, in particular arrangements in the Civil Service, and recommendations in relation to same. Adopting this approach will ensure transparency and objectivity in the review process.

Officials in my Department are currently finalising a number of points in relation to the establishment of the Review Panel and the Terms of Reference of the Review. This process will be concluded in the near future and I will then bring proposals to Government.