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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Census Field Supervisors
About this Role You will be responsible for the work of 4-12 Field Support Officers and for the successful conduct of the enumeration of the 2027 Census of Population in an assigned work area. Reports to: Census Regional Supervisor Manages: The work of 4 to 12 Field Support Officers Location of Post The commitment for this post will be from 18th January 2027 to 11th June 2027, with 41.15 hours gross or 35 hours net per week. The officer’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Director General of the Central Statistics Office. For the time being the Director General has designated the officer’s home as headquarters. An Office Accommodation Allowance of €12.77 gross per week worked is payable as a lump sum at the end of the contract term for the provision of this facility. This payment may be made once the following criteria are met: • The officer must provide secure and confidential storage in their headquarters for all census material and equipment • Only persons who are Officers of Statistics for census purposes may have access to this material, including the laptop computer • The accommodation and other facilities provided by the officer are suitable from the point of view of the safety of the official property being stored and the satisfactory conduct of official business. When absent from home/headquarters on duty, the officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Principal Duties The Census Field Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate completion of the census enumeration within their assigned work area. The Census Field Supervisor will oversee 4 to 12 Field Support Officers and report to the Census Regional Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include: • Attending training days - become thoroughly familiar with all enumeration procedures and digital systems. • Using a laptop - track applicants during the recruitment phase; to access daily reports on Field Support Officers progress; and for communication. • Proficiency with the Smartphone Application - used to record interactions with households. • Recruitment of Field Support Officers - learning best-practice interview skills; interviewing candidates; and assisting with appointing Field Support Officers. • A comprehensive understanding of Census Field Supervisor & Field Support Officer Manuals – this enables the capability to train Field Support Officers. • Facilitate the sourcing of venues - for Field Support Officer interviews and training. • Training of the Field Support Officers - how to use the smartphone application to record household’s interactions; answer citizen questions regarding the 2027 Census; use maps to locate their work areas; and follow up with non-participating households. • Supervision of Field Support Officers – managing quality assurance for team performance, ensuring that this is completed for all Field Support Officers in the designated time frame; supporting Field Support Officers as needed and reassigning work as required; reporting on enumeration progress; completing daily reporting tasks on the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system; completing probation, contract and expense claims for your team; reporting disciplinary issues; and monitoring team hours worked. • Live field responsibilities - actioning escalations from the field; monitoring dashboards; acting and reporting on non-performing areas; managing uncooperative households; advancing all cases/household toward a completed status; promoting Census 2027 with publicity materials; and submitting final payments for Field Support Officers. • Secure storage of census material at home – this includes the use of laptop for Census work only; ensuring the use of the laptop for CRM should not take place outside of the home, e.g. coffee shops etc; and the storage of crates and forms, that are to be issued to Field Support Officer’s then collected back at the end of the census The above 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 them from time to time. The positions are full-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Eligibility Criteria for Census Field Supervisors Essential Requirements Candidates must, within the last six years, have acquired at least three years of practical experience in the following areas: • Staff management, preferably in an off-site capacity and the organisation of work for groups of at least 4 people. • Organising and delivering training programmes. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must also: • Have a strong working knowledge of employment rights legislation. • Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English. • Possess strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with proven experience of engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and members of the public. • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for meeting defined performance targets with clear accountability for outcomes. • Be able to prioritise, plan, and manage a varied and demanding workload in a busy setting. • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and Teams), smartphones, and associated digital tools. • Be available to work full-time for the duration of the contract. • Have experience in the recruitment of staff. • Hold a full, current, clean driving licence and have full-time access to a car for the contract period. • Be eligible under citizenship requirements. • Provide a residential address in Ireland at the time of appointment. Desirable Requirements The following would be advantageous for candidates to have: • NFQ level 5 or higher would be desirable. • Some experience in supervising/conducting household surveys, market research interviewing or practical social work. • Have reliable access to high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the recruitment process and, if appointed, for the duration of the contract. 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 permission¹ or a stamp 5 permission. ¹ Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. If your visa expires, this may result in you being stepped down from your employment until such time as you have regularised your permission to work in the State. How to Apply Applications will be taken only through the CSO website https://recruitment.census.ie/. The competition opens 9am September 7th and closes 2pm September 22nd, 2026, or when total number of applications received reaches 3000, whichever is earlier. In the event that the competition closes before the 22nd of September 2026 a notice to this effect will be posted on the website. All applicants will need to have access to a device and Wi-Fi for the duration of this recruitment campaign. Accessibility, Disability and Reasonable Accommodation for the Selection Process We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and to ensuring that our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for all candidates. If you have a disability or if you think you may require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the selection process, we strongly encourage you to make this known at the earliest opportunity so we can ensure you get the support you need. Such accommodations may include adjustments to the format or delivery of assessments, additional time, or other tailored supports. All requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the individual circumstances, in line with best practice and current legislation Having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact your progress in the selection process, and you will not be disadvantaged by disclosing your disability or requirements. All information provided in this context will be treated as strictly confidential. Candidates who wish to discuss or request a reasonable accommodation should contact the recruitment team at census2027recruitment@cso.ie as early as possible. Candidates should provide sufficient detail regarding the nature of the accommodation required to assist in making appropriate arrangements. Where necessary, we may seek supporting medical or professional documentation to facilitate the assessment of the request. We are committed to engaging with candidates to ensure, insofar as practicable, that appropriate supports are put in place to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process for all candidates. Remuneration Pay: For the position of Census Field Supervisor, the rate of pay will be €38,803 annual equivalent. Where the appointee is 70 years of age or over, the rate of pay will be €37,211 annual equivalent, non-PPC aligned. Payment will be made as a double week on the Friday of the second week and then weekly after that. This payment is paid by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until the officer supplies IBAN/BIC details to the Census Recruitment Section. The CSO will validate your bank details through a third party. Atypical Work Allowance: It is envisaged that during the course of the census enumeration that Census Field Supervisors will be required to work outside normal hours in order to support their team of Census Field Support Officers during the busiest time of the delivery and collection stage of the census. Furthermore, Census Field Supervisors will be required to provide cover for colleagues in adjacent areas during temporary periods of absence due to annual leave, sick leave or other unavoidable absences. In recognition of this atypical work situation an additional once off allowance of €687.91 will be paid, (or on a pro-rata basis if applicable). This payment is in the nature of pay and is reckonable for pension purposes. Once the conditions for this payment are met, the payment will be made on a lump sum basis at the end of the contract period. Staff in receipt of this payment will be required to give full flexibility with regard to their attendance as the requirements of the job dictate, and with particular reference to the peaks and troughs that can be expected over the period of the contract given the nature of the census operation.
Clerical Officer
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Clerical Officer be drawn. Clerical Officers make a valuable contribution to the provision of Westmeath County Council’s services. The Clerical Officer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans. He/she will also be required to operate the Council’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. As part of Westmeath County Council’s commitment to providing quality services to citizens, the Clerical Officer will assist in delivering a wide range of services across the organisation. Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Council’s services. The Clerical Officer should be able to demonstrate a good general education standard and be efficient and customer service focused. Duties & Responsibilities • Dealing with members of the public/customers and customer queries • Public counter/reception work; • Ensuring delivery of high-quality customer service, responding to queries and providing information • Assisting in the implementation of operational work activities and supporting Line Managers and work colleagues • Collating of data and information gathering for reporting • Inputting and working with computer data • General clerical duties - filing, photocopying, telephone calls, dealing with emails • Handling and distribution of mail including electronic correspondence • Cashiering; • Processing invoices and payroll for payment; • Accounts - purchasing, creditors, debtors and general accounts duties • Taking minutes of meetings; • Drafting of letters and reports; • Maintaining high-quality records in a thorough and organised manner • Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, always displaying accuracy even when conducting routine/repetitive work • Interviewing customers, e.g., people applying for housing loans; • Working as part of a team to ensure delivery of services • Carrying out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The post holder may be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer or such duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 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 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. Education, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (i) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme; or (ii) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard; or (iii) have had at least two year’s previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State; or (iv) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The ideal candidate: • Understand the Council’s purpose and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland; • Have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained; • Have good interpersonal and communications skills; • Have the ability to provide excellent customer services; • Understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change to deliver quality services to our citizens; • Demonstrate good administrative experience; • Have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision; • Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. Particulars of Office (including retirement) The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent & fixed term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Clerical Officer is €31,935 - €49,413 per annum (including Long Service Increments), as per Circular EL 04/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New Entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by Pay Path directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). Superannuation and Retirement Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details of the relevant scheme will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of 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 dependent or qualified children). A person paying Class A rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% 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 dependent or qualified children). A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person paying Class D rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable Officer of a local authority depending on their existing scheme, may be a member of a dependent scheme i.e. either the Local Government (Widows & Orphans Contributory Pension) Scheme or Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme and if a member of either scheme will be required in respect of this to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Employees are admitted to the Superannuation Scheme in accordance with the terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Act, 1998 and the Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, with effect from date of appointment. This scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement and death gratuities. In order for a new entrant to the scheme to qualify for a pension, the employee must have served a minimum of two years’ employment in a local authority. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1st January 2013, superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contributory Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 70 years.
Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist
The Role The role of Policy Analyst / Economist in the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service is an important one, and the work will be varied and challenging. Under the general direction of the Head of Unit in the employing Government Department, and by reference to the Work Programme of the Unit, the Policy Analyst / Economist will be expected to take responsibility for specific work areas and manage a small team. Successful candidate(s) will be capable of drawing on their experience and expertise in analysis to inform evidence-based policy and decision making. The ideal candidates will be self-starters, capable of continuous learning, with a strong interest in the wider economic, political and social environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role There are IGEES Policy Analyst/Economist roles in every Government Department. The work varies depending on the requirements of the role and the Department, but typically covers one or more of the following: • Contributing to national policy development across a wide range of areas; • Managing a work programme of policy analysis and evaluation of public policy initiatives; • Managing and developing graduate policy analyst/economist staff; • Briefing and advising senior officials and Ministers; • Using data and economic tools and techniques to conduct policy analysis and evaluation; • Contributing to appraisals and evaluations of significant areas of expenditure in line with the Public Spending Code & Infrastructure Guidelines; • Providing economic advice and guidance to support Government; • Contributing to relevant internal and external conferences and events. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned from time to time. Vacancies and Office Location Currently a number of immediate vacancies exist for the position of Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist in IGEES. Candidates who are successful will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. Immediate and future vacancies which may arise for this role will be filled from this panel while it is in operation. IGEES analysts work in all government departments and a number of public sector organisations including the Revenue Commissioners, the Agri-Food Regulator, the Electoral Commission, the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission, the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Data Protection Commission. Candidates will initially be assigned to the IGEES Central Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER). DPER will determine which Departments candidates are assigned to. Please note: It is likely that most vacancies that arise over the lifetime of the panel will be in Dublin. It is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after May 2028. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to hybrid working will depend on the assigned Department/Office and will be in line with the employing organisation’s Blended Working Policy. Training and Development IGEES is strongly committed to continuous learning and development and offers an exciting, interesting and demanding career opportunity. It is part of a reforming Irish Civil Service, one that is founded in principles of public service, independence, integrity and impartiality. Key to the development of IGEES is the continuous development of its staff so that relevant economic, evaluation and analytical skills are maintained and enhanced. This will involve attendance at advanced training modules, short specialist courses, etc. It may also involve the participation in conferences/seminars, pursuit of further academic qualifications, completion of assignments and short periods of secondment to relevant international bodies/institutes. Please note: Mobility Staff mobility is an important element of capacity building and staff development within IGEES. As part of the normal course of career and professional development, staff are expected to move on a regular basis to other IGEES units across Government Departments. Salary Range: €83,113 - €103,576 Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th of September 2026: a) A qualification at Level 8 (minimum 2.1 honours degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics or b) A post graduate qualification at Level 9 on the NFQ or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics AND At least 2 years’ relevant experience of working as a policy analyst and/or economist. Candidates must also demonstrate: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a track record in delivering high-quality outputs; A proven ability to identify and access appropriate data sources and to analyse, evaluate and disseminate relevant material; A track record in conducting policy analysis and/or evaluation work, and in developing clear insights, practical strategies and solutions based on such analysis; The ability to balance economic issues with the wider social and political environment in the national interest; The ability to think clearly, analytically and rationally about policy issues; Good people and/or project management skills; The ability to manage, prioritise and progress multiple projects and work activities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to accurately estimate time parameters, anticipate obstacles and make contingencies for overcoming them; Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex constructs in an accessible, logical and comprehensive manner to both an expert and non-expert audience; Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to effectively engage, collaborate and foster positive working relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt, positive contribution to the implementation of change and capability of using own initiative as and when appropriate; Resilience, positivity and perseverance in the face of ongoing challenges; Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; An ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies (outlined on pg. 8) identified for effective performance in this role. Desirable • Experience of using a wide range of relevant information sources, research tools, and data analysis software such as Stata, R, Python, SAS, SPSS. Please note: Qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process, therefore, those candidates who do not possess the essential requirements, on or by the dates as specified, and proceed with their application are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility/qualifications e.g. from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold/will hold the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware a transcript of results may be required; therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by publicjobs. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirement Eligible Candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. 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 41 permission or stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had 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 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the 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). 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 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 Schemes (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 moneys. 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 scheme 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). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & 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 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 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/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
