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Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Communications Operator, Defence Forces Irish Defence Forces A career as a Trainee Communications Operator (Comm Op) in the Irish Defence Forces offers the opportunity to work at the heart of military operations while developing valuable technical skills. The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland (Army, Navy and Air Corps), responsible for defending the State, supporting national security, and contributing to international peace and security. Our personnel operate to the highest professional standards, working with discipline, initiative, and teamwork in a wide range of roles. Trainee Communications Operators join the Defence Forces as General Service Recruits . During your initial twelve weeks of Recruit Training , you will develop the core military skills required of all Defence Forces personnel, including discipline, teamwork, fitness, and leadership. This is followed by a further twelve weeks of 2-3 Star training , where you continue to build your military knowledge and experience. On successful completion of this training, you will progress to specialist Communications Operator training within the CIS Corps (Communications and Information Services) . Here you will learn how to operate and maintain military communications systems, providing secure and reliable voice, data, and radio communications that support Defence Forces units during training, daily operations, and overseas deployments. Whilst undergoing these three elements of training, in addition to full pay, you will also receive free meals and accommodation within the barracks. You will also have access to free medical care (dentist, pharmacy, physio etc.) and gym facilities. Communications Operators play a critical role in ensuring that commanders and units remain connected during operations. The role combines technical training, problem-solving, and teamwork , and offers opportunities to work with modern communications technology in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This career path is ideal for motivated individuals who enjoy technology, teamwork, and working in a disciplined operational setting . It provides the chance to develop specialist or enhance technical skills, including the opportunity to become a CIS Technician while building a rewarding career serving with the Irish Defence Forces both at home and overseas. In acquiring these technical skills, the CIS Corps provides career path opportunities, to support Cyber Domain, Army, Navy, Air Corp, Special Operations Forces and Intelligence capabilities.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
System Protection Performance Specialist - Customer Connections
Position description The role of System Protection Performance Specialists- Customer Connections is to ensure that the protection on the network operates to the required distribution standard. Ensures that parameters are set in line with Conditions Governing standards and Protection policies. The role encompasses a range of technical power system studies, including but not limited to the connection of various generation, synchronous and non-synchronous, to the system. Knowledge of low carbon technologies and their impact on the power system is desirable. Assistance with the training and development of junior staff is part of this role. In addition, SPP-Customer Connections is responsible to investigate protection operations, system faults and advise operations & delivery on protection issues. The role will require becoming expert in the range of protection relays and software systems in use on the Distribution Network. Key Responsibilities Salary €55,000 to €70,000 per annum Closing Date 21st April 2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie. About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Site Clerk
Join Conack , one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. We are looking for a Site Clerk to support the delivery of a construction project based in Westport . This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of site operations, ensuring accurate documentation, coordination, and smooth day-to-day administration on a busy construction project. What You'll Do
New Solutions Co-Ordinator
Role Requirements Stakeholder Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Assistant Fire Officer
The Role Mayo County Council is the Fire Authority for all of County Mayo and, as such, is responsible for the provision of Fire Services to the administrative area of County Mayo. Our aim is to be the best Fire and Rescue Service we can be, working hard to ensure our communities are at the centre of what we do. We are committed to keeping people safe, improving quality of life and making our area a better place to live, work and visit. The assignment of the post will be to the Mayo Fire Services HQ based in Castlebar, covering the whole county and sub-stations. The successful candidate may be moved to undertake different functions in the future. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer or nominated Assistant Chief Fire Officer, the Assistant Fire Officer will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Fire Service to deliver key local authority services such as building inspections, fire prevention, fire safety engineering, building control, community fire safety, fire service operations and major emergency management. The capability to work in an inter-agency environment and with external stakeholders is essential. As an Assistant Fire Officer, the successful candidate will have an important role in the management of staff and will have to be capable of undertaking the role of incident commander at operational incidents and will participate in the on-call senior fire officer roster if required. Holders of the post will undergo such training as it is considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the post. The Ideal Candidate Shall: • have a career record that demonstrates satisfactory relevant experience. • have strong interpersonal and communications skills. • have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and to work under pressure (both independently and as part of a team). • have the ability to work across functions/departments and with multidisciplinary teams. • have the capability to work in an inter-agency environment and with internal and external stakeholders. • demonstrate good professional judgement and decision making/problem solving skills. • have effective written and verbal communication skills with experience in the preparation and presentation of technical reports. • have sufficient relevant knowledge of the Fire Service and Building Control Legislation and Regulations. • have sufficient relevant knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • be on the register maintained by either the RIAI under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007, the SCSI under Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Engineers Ireland under Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969. • have strong ICT skills. • have sufficient relevant knowledge and understanding of current fire service developments and how local authorities operate. Qualifications 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. New entrants to the fire service must be medically fit¹ to undertake operational training associated with fire services work. 3. Education, Training, Experience Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications: (i) A degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline, or (ii) A professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body, or (iii) A degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services, or (iv) A degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services. b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of some or all of the following: Principles and practices of fire safety Fire service operations Major emergency management Technological and industrial processes Telecommunications and information technology c) Have at least 2 years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in some or all of the areas specified in (b) above. d) Have a high standard of training in some or all of the areas specified in (b) above and, in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period. e) Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office and possess the appropriate qualities. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to meet the requirements of Section 3 – Education, Training, Experience. 4. Required Documents Candidates MUST upload the following documents in the ATTACHMENTS section of the application portal: a) Full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence (front and back) or other Photo ID if licence not held b) Certificates for all declared qualifications – Secondary School, University, College etc c) Translations of any documents which are not in English or Irish d) For any qualifications not awarded in the Republic of Ireland, an accompanying Comparability Statement from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish each qualification's comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications e) A link to search your qualification and download a PDF determination can be found here – https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/Search?searchtype=recognitions Please note, Curriculum Vitae are not accepted and therefore should not be uploaded. 5. Desirable It is desirable that the successful candidate demonstrates experience and knowledge of the following through the completion of their application form and at interview: a) Assessing applications for both Fire Safety Certificates and Disability Access Certificates under the relevant Building Control legislation b) Carrying out inspections and audits to assess fire safety in buildings and other structures under the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003 c) The inspection of licensed premises under Section 24 of the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003 d) Assessing applications for Dangerous Substance Licences under the Dangerous Substances Act, 1972 e) Building Control legislation including powers of inspection and enforcement and the Building Control Management System (BCMS) f) The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 to 2024 and the Construction Products Regulations 2013 Mayo County Council may carry out an examination of candidates to determine the level of competence in any of the areas and this may form part of the shortlisting process. 6. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a Stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. Particulars of the Post 1. Position This employment is full-time, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed from qualified candidates from which any permanent or temporary positions at this grade which arise during the lifetime of the panel may be filled. 2. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services which are required by or under any enactment to perform. Salary Scale: €47,770 - €50,438 - €52,425 - €54,487 - €56,600 - €58,748 - €60,915 - €63,083 - €65,250 - €67,421 - €69,603 - LSI1 €71,834 (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum), LSI2 €74,068 (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum). The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 3. Duties The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: Holders of the post will also be required to perform duties in relation to fire operation, fire safety and Building Control if they are assigned to them. Holders of the post will undergo such training as it is considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the post and will be expected to conduct in a competent manner the following activities: a) Management of fire service operational activities in accordance with the Fire Service Operational Plan b) Inspections in accordance with the Fire Service Act 1981 and 2003, Building Control Act 1990, and Mayo County Council’s Community Fire Safety Policy (including during performance inspections), and give evidence in court where required c) Give advice and talks on fire safety to all members of our community which may be out of normal working hours d) Issue enforcement notices as an authorised officer in accordance with the Fire Service Act 1981 and 2003 and attend and give evidence in court where appropriate e) Attend incidents as an authorised rostered senior fire officer, drill nights and exercises out of normal working hours f) Validate and process Fire Safety Certificates, Disability Access Certificates and Commencement Notices in accordance with the Building Control Regulations 1977 – 2014 g) Compilation of information and reporting on inspections, fire service training and operational activity, fleet management including requirements of the Health, Safety and Welfare Act 2005 to incorporate both management and operation of ISO 45001 Safety Management Systems h) Management of Mayo County Council’s Major Emergency Plan (MEM) and organising and participating in both local and regional MEM training and exercises i) Ensure compliance in the workplace with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation j) Undergo such training as considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the office The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Rostering Agreement The terms of the Senior Fire Officer Rostering Agreement 1996 (or as amended) will apply to this employment.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Caretaker
Education and Qualifications Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent, or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher, or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience Relevant experience as a caretaker with associated responsibilities. Numeracy/Literacy Good numeracy and literacy skills. KEY ELEMENTS OF THE JOB / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of a Caretaker are listed below: To take care of the premises and contents and to prevent, as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment. To be responsible for the opening and closing of the buildings as required. Ensure that the building is safe and secure. To keep the premises, furniture and equipment secure. To keep the premises, furniture and fittings in a clean condition (this includes bathrooms on a continual basis throughout the day in accordance with requirements of the H.S.E./Environmental Health Officer). To keep in a clean condition all glass doors, windows, etc., and to carry out painting of walls, woodwork and window frames as directed by the Line Manager. To see to the heating requirements of the building and safeguard the heating and water pipes during the cold period of the year. To keep in safe custody the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to any part of the building. To set out and transfer, as required, equipment and furniture, including preparation for group meetings and other events. To give such assistance as may be required outside the building as directed by the Line Manager. To keep the grounds in good order, including maintenance of paths, parking areas and all access routes. To open and close the building as directed by the Line Manager. To note and arrange for the receipt of furniture, equipment, food supplies, fuel and other materials for general use. To perform such similar duties as may be required and generally to carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the ETB, the Chief Executive and Line Manager. To complete relevant documentation as required under Health and Safety legislation. To work in compliance with the Building’s Safety Statement. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the position. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Chief Executive and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. The Office This is a permanent pensionable post. The normal working week is 39 hours on a five-day week basis, excluding breaks. The schedule of hours is to be agreed with the Line Manager. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his or her duties as an MSLETB Officer. Probation The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSLETB’s Probationary Policy. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale and entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education and Youth. Circular 0007/2026 applies. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Caretaker is 22 days (pro rata). This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Location/Base The successful candidate will be initially assigned to Davitt College, Castlebar. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements. Start Date MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and, if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as MSLETB in its absolute discretion may determine, MSLETB shall not appoint them. Business Travel When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal ETB/Public Service regulations. Superannuation Contributions Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB who are liable to pay Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB are required, in respect of the Spouses and Children Contributory Pension Scheme 1986, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration or net pensionable remuneration, whichever is relevant and in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and are required, in respect of superannuation, to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable pay. Retirement Effective from 1 January 2013, the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The minimum retirement age is 66, with compulsory retirement at age 70. For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, the minimum retirement age is 60 and the maximum retirement age is 70. For Class A “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, the minimum retirement age is 65 with no maximum retirement age. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension, where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme, applies. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in previous public service employment. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil or Public Service pension comes into payment during his or her re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that, with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ending of such employment or on the person’s 60th birthday, whichever is later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person’s actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility to Compete Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER), as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09, that retirees under that scheme are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012, it is a specific condition of that Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012) for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement or employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Scheme (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public monies. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement which has been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex gratia redundancy payments to public servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility).
