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Garda Trainee 2026 - General Competition
Age You must have attained the age of 18 and be no more than the age of 49 by the closing date for receipt of applications to this competition. Character You must be of good character. As a modern and progressive policing service, An Garda Síochána seeks candidates who display the highest standards of behaviour and maintain a network of influence of equally good character. Nationality You must, by the closing date for application to this competition be: A. A national of a European Union Member State; or B. A national of a European Economic Area State, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Swiss Confederation; or C. Under the International Protection Act, 2015 and in compliance with the Admissions and Appointments Regulations 2013, as amended, be: i. A refugee or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a refugee declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or ii. A person granted subsidiary protection or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a subsidiary protection declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or iii. By the closing date for application to this competition, have had a period of one year’s continuous residence in the State, and during the eight years immediately preceding that period, have had a total residence in the State amounting to four years. Education You must have obtained the following, by the closing date for application to this competition: An Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 or O6 minimum in five subjects at Ordinary Level*; or A minimum of a Level 5 Major award (120 Credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or A recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater) deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determines by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). AND A proven proficiency in either or both of the following: i. The Irish language ii. The English language Please note: • Successful applicants are required to study and pass Irish as part of a module in the Garda College. • Subjects taken at Foundation Level Leaving Certificate are not considered equivalent for entry to this competition. In certain cases, a Pass in the Applied Leaving Certificate may be deemed equivalent to an Ordinary Leaving Certificate. A H7 grade is also deemed equivalent to an O6 grade. publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Employment Status You must have relinquished all previous employment prior to entry to the Garda College and may not be on a career break from any such employment upon entry. Medical Standards You must be certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner (nominated by the Commissioner after consultation with the Minister) to be in good health, of sound constitution and suited physically and mentally to performing the duties of a member of the service. Physical Competence Test You must have passed a Physical Competence Test before entering the Garda College to start training. Substance Misuse Assessment You must have passed all Substance Misuse (Controlled Drug and Psychoactive Substances) Assessments to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. The competition for the selection of Trainees into An Garda Síochána attracts a very high number of applicants. As such, the selection process to become a Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of stages. The numbers called forward to each stage of selection will be determined from time to time, having regard to the number of places to be filled in the Garda College. publicjobs will conduct the initial selection stages on behalf of the Garda Commissioner. Names and details of candidates who are successful following the selection stages conducted by publicjobs, will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for consideration for appointment. Neither An Garda Síochána nor publicjobs will be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in relation to the recruitment process. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not complete and submit the Online Assessments before the specified date; submit an application form when requested; attend for interview or other test when and where required; attend/undertake any subsequent stage of the selection process as requested or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to publicjobs, including all forms issued by us for completion, within seven calendar days of request. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. Benefits TRAINING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT As a trainee you will undergo the Foundation Training Programme, which is the initial training and development programme that incorporates the training required to perform the role and functions of a Garda in an efficient and effective manner. The programme incorporates a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Policing, accredited by the University of Limerick. Upon successful completion of phase one, Garda Trainees become sworn members of An Garda Síochána (this is called attestation) and commence their probationary period (normally two-years from attestation) in accordance with the provisions of the Admissions and Appointments Regulations. You will receive further training, tailored to the requirements of your specific role throughout your career. ANNUAL LEAVE / SICK LEAVE Upon moving to phase II (after attestation), Probationary Gardai get 29.5 days paid annual leave per year inclusive of public holidays and Good Friday, with a pro-rata entitlement for periods of service less than one year. For Gardaí on operational duties, public holidays and Good Friday are to be regarded as normal working days except where they happen to be rostered as rest days. There are flexible working options available throughout your career (approval of management required). After three months training, sick leave provides full payment of your weekly training allowance for a period of up to four weeks. The amount of any benefits payable under the Social Welfare Acts is deducted from the payment during illness. PAY Garda Trainees will receive an allowance of €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training. Accommodation and food are provided while resident in the Garda College from Sunday to Friday. Upon attestation after 36 weeks, Garda Trainees become Probationer Gardaí and move to the first point of the pay scale which is €39,194 (As of 1 February 2026), rising incrementally to €60,333 per annum after 8 years. Probationer Gardaí will be assigned to work the core shift roster (12-hour), which attracts additional allowances. Gardaí may have the opportunity to work on overtime, which is paid at a rate of time and a half, unless worked on a Sunday/public holiday, which is paid at double time.
Finance Manager
Finance Manager – Finance Services Team Corlann West | Clarinbridge, Co. Galway Corlann West is seeking an experienced, strategic and dynamic Finance Manager to lead our Finance Services Team and support the delivery of high-quality services across Galway and Roscommon. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for: • Leading core finance operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting • Supporting organisational governance, budgeting and financial planning • Providing strategic financial analysis and business partnering support to operational managers • Leading finance systems improvement and continuous improvement initiatives • Supporting audit, compliance and public sector financial governance requirements The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance and senior managers across the organisation to support informed decision-making and organisational sustainability. Key Details Position Finance Manager Location Clarinbridge, Co. Galway Reporting To Head of Finance Contract Type Permanent Full-Time Salary Scale Department of Health Grade VII Hours 70 hours per fortnight Annual Leave 30 days per annum Closing Date 5pm, Thurdsay 4th June 2026 Interview Date Monday 15th June 2026 Essential Requirements • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) • Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role • Experience leading and managing finance teams • Strong management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis experience • Experience with ERP financial systems and financial reporting • Excellent leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills • A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. Desirable Requirements • Experience within healthcare, disability services or the public sector • Experience supporting finance system implementation, IFMS or finance transformation initiatives. Why Join Corlann West? At Corlann West, we are committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live full and valued lives as equal citizens. This role offers an opportunity to contribute strategically to an organisation focused on quality, inclusion and continuous improvement. Full Job Description & Application Information Please see the full Job Description attached for detailed information on the role, responsibilities and application process. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Finance Manager Appointments for Finance Services Team, West region may be made over the next 12 months. For informal enquiries, please contact: Ronan Creaven, Finance Operations Manager on 087 9132730 A shortlisting process may apply based on the requirements of the role and the vol-ume of applications received. Closing date for receipt of applications/CV on-line is 5pm Thursday 4th June 2026 Interviews for this post will take place in person on Monday 15th June 2026 Corlann West is an equal opportunities employer. INDWP
Assistant Manager Furniture Shop
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Managerto join our team in our Enable Ireland Furniture Shop in Galway City Contract Type: Permanent Full-time Contract Hours: 24 hours per week Salary Scale: €17,659.20.00 per annum. A 1% profit share and bonus (pro rata) are added if targets are met. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave Entitlement : 21 days per annum + 2 gift days. Overview of the Post: To work as a member of our Team, the post holder will be assist in the day to day running of the shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets in order to maximise our contribution to Enable Ireland’s services. You must have retail experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. You will assist in inspiring and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results, enjoy being on the shop floor whilst driving sales through great customer service and be motivated by working for a charity. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Assist in managing and developing the shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. · Assist in training, supervising and managing shop staff, both paid and voluntary · Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Retail Experience · Retail Supervisory Experience · Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong Commercial Experience · Must be eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Brand Awareness If you believe you would fit the role, then please submit your CV today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · No Sunday or Late-Night Trading · Uncapped Bonus & Profit Share Schemes · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please upload your CV on Rezoomo. You can download the job description and person specification from below for your information. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
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 €460+ 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.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Customer Assistant, Claregalway
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 €460+ 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. For this specific location, availability to work early morning shifts is necessary. 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 • For this specific location, availability to work early morning shifts is necessary 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.
Deputy Store Manager, Area
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. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. What you'll do 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.
Quality & Compliance Officer
CORLANN IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME QUALITY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Grade VI) QUALITY ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – WEST REGION JOB REF: 98139 Objectives of the Post: • The person appointed will work as a member of the Quality Enhancement & Development department in the West Region, reporting to the Head of Department with the primary role of ensuring that Registered Provider HIQA compliance requirements are being met. The role will also encompass other compliance reporting requirements which will be identified. • The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of the CORLANN Ireland and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals supported by the services. • The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork. • The person will participate in a range of organisational development projects that reflect a human rights-based approach to service delivery that promotes and supports persons supported to direct their own lives. Reporting/Responsible To: Head of Quality Enhancement & Development Department (QED). Qualifications and Experience: Each candidate for the appointment must possess: a) A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care, Nursing or in a relevant professional discipline. b) 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management position in disability or health related services c) Excellent knowledge of HIQA Standards and Regulations. d) A strong knowledge of best practice, current developments, emerging issues and legislation in relation to the provision of health or social care services e) A knowledge and understanding of HIQA monitoring, inspection and regulatory f) Excellent communication and organisational skills g) The requisite knowledge, ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity), flexibility and experience of the proper discharge of the duties of the appointment. Working Hours: 35 hours per week based on a 5-day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am and 8pm to meet the requirements of the service. The CORLANN model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Applications for blended working will be accepted following successful completion of probation. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum pro-rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade VI (Clerical) salary scale (01/02/2026) - €57,898 to €70,734 gross per annum. The reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €57,325 to a maximum of €66,017 gross basic per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €68,372 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €70,734 gross per annum. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: This position is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. Please find details of full job description attached. Informal Enquiries to Head of Quality Enhancement & Development Department Anna Nolan-Fitzmaurice, on 087-2129035 The closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm, Monday 1st June 2026 Interviews will be held in person on Thursday June 11th 2026. The CORLANN Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDWP
Programme Manager
QUALIFICATIONS 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 citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or 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 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, Experience, Requirements etc.: Each candidate must have a good general level of education. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Carlow County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a van to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a van will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Carlow County Council Library Service operates from a central headquarters in Presentation Building, Tullow Street, Carlow Town and manages and supports a network of four branch libraries in Carlow, Tullow, Muinebheag and Borris. A My Open Library service operates in Muinebheag, Borris and Tullow Libraries. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The Post: The position is whole-time, permanent and pensionable. 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. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Duties: The duties of the Library Assistant will be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing needs of customers of all ages and abilities and will include the following: Providing frontline library service to the public Providing access to library resources in house and online Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public Carrying out administrative duties as required Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned by the County Librarian Organising and supporting the facilitation of library events, exhibitions and children’s activities The ideal candidate will: Have an understanding of 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 communication skills Have the ability to provide excellent customer service Understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to 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 Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such person shall hold such position on probation Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period Such person will cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory The probationary period may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts There may be assessments during the probationary period Vetting: Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received, Carlow County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Carlow County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion and also to investigate if further sanction or disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case-by-case basis. Remuneration: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the post of Library Assistant (Circular Letter EL 02/2026) is as follows: €31,619 - €33,368 - €33,802 - €34,674 - €35,952 - €37,231 - €38,510 - €39,439 - €40,492 - €41,711 - €42,578 - €43,789 - €45,006 - €47,297 - €48,924 (LSI 1) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2020, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Location: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. The successful candidate may be based in any of the library facilities across County Carlow and will be expected to travel to and from work in other library facilities, as required. Hours of Work: The working hours at present provide for 35 hours per week on a rota system over 6 days, Monday to Saturday. This rota will also include evening work. Hours may vary from time to time. The Council reserves the right to alter the working hours from time to time. You may be required to work additional hours on a time off in lieu (time for time) basis on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 27 days increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service. The granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations 2023, as amended, will prevail. Health and Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post and to attend all mandatory training. Use of Modern Technology: The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, handheld terminals, mobile telephones, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Superannuation and Retirement Superannuation: If you are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and are liable to pay Class A PRSI contributions, you would be required in respect of superannuation to make contributions at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 1.5% of full pensionable remuneration. You are required in respect of spouses’ and children’s pension benefit to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of full pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of schemes made under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Maximum retirement age is 70. If the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 applies to your employment, 65 is the minimum age at which your pension may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation you will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay Spouses and Children/Widows and Orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of gross pay. Maximum retirement age is 70. Persons who become pensionable staff of a local authority for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are assigned to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. If you are pensionable under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. You are required to pay contributions as follows: 3% of gross remuneration 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration The minimum age at which you may retire is aligned with the State Contributory Pension age (currently 66, rising to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028). The maximum retirement age is 70. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a local authority. You are reminded that under this agreement the Council may refer you to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which you have been assigned. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. 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 would apply. 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 a 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/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/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. 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 debarred from applying 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 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 introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement relating 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 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). Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1 January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time 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. In each pay period an amount equivalent to: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration Plus 3% of pensionable remuneration will be deducted as the member’s contribution under the Scheme. This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Persons who commenced Public Sector Employment prior to 1 January 2013 Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of: 1.5% of pensionable remuneration Plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees 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 their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Retirement: Appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Retirement age is initially set at 66 years. This will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Data Protection Basis for Processing your Personal Information: The basis for processing your personal data is to progress your application for the position you have applied for with Carlow County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources policies and procedures. Personal data sought for the purpose of recruitment will include: Your name Your contact details including email address and mobile phone number Particulars of education Details regarding your record of employment Confirmation if you require an employment permit, visa or work authorisation Sharing of Information: Outside of the relevant recruitment team, the information provided in your application form will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied, with a designated shortlisting and/or interview board. If, following the competition, you are placed on a panel and offered a position, the information provided in your application form will form part of your Personnel File. Storage Period: Your application will be retained for one year from the date a panel for this position is formed. In exceptional circumstances panels can be extended for an additional year and your personal data will be kept until the extension has expired. Applications that are unsuccessful at interview stage will be retained for one year. Applications that are not progressed to interview stage will be destroyed post competition. If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Carlow County Council will not be able to progress your application form for the competition. When your application is received, Carlow County Council creates a record in your name which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and will be destroyed following the expiry of any panel put in place in respect of this competition.
