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Open competition for appointment to the position of
KerryLIFE Scientific Advisor
(Fixed Term Contract ending 31/12/2019)
in the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will run this campaign in compliance with the
codes of practice of the Commissioners for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie
CONTACT: kerrylifeposts@ahg.gov.ie
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
7 Ely Place, Dublin 2.
Telephone Number: +353 (01) 8883213 - Website
http://www.npws.ie/researchprojects/KerryLIFE/projectdownloads/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Background Information on the Post
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Key Competencies for the Role
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Eligibility Requirements
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Principal Conditions of Service
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Competition Process
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KerryLIFE Scientific Advisor
(Fixed term contract ending 31/12/2019)
Background
KerryLIFE is a 2014 LIFE+ Nature funded collaborative project to help restore the Caragh and
Blackwater (Kerry) populations of freshwater pearl mussel. The Department of Arts, Heritage and
the Gaeltacht (DAHG) is the co-ordinating beneficiary, with DAFM (Forest Service and Nitrates,
Biodiversity and Engineering Division), South Kerry Development Partnership, Coillte and
Teagasc as project partners. The project runs for five and a half years from July 2014 until
December 2019 (http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-486_en.htm).
The project’s full title is “Sustainable land use management for the conservation of the freshwater
pearl mussel”. KerryLIFE is a demonstration project that will operate in the Special Area of
Conservation (SAC) land within the Caragh and Blackwater (Kerry) catchments. It will seek to
develop and demonstrate effective conservation measures that will restore the freshwater pearl
mussel to favourable conservation condition. KerryLIFE will focus on farming and forestry
activities in the project area within the Natura designated sites, and will implement, in cooperation with farmers and forest-owners, a wide range of measures to enable farming and
forestry to be practised in a way that will sustain both the pearl mussel population and the
livelihood of the farm and forest enterprises. It will harness local farming and forest knowledge
and experience with the scientific expertise of other project partners and supporters to overcome
some of the challenges of land use management in freshwater pearl mussel catchments and to
improve the conservation status of the designated sites.
Additional detailed information concerning the KerryLIFE
http://www.npws.ie/researchprojects/KerryLIFE/projectdownloads/
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Project Team
A four person project team together with a PhD researcher will be established and based in the
project area in South Kerry to implement the actions set out in the KerryLIFE application. These
actions include:
 The preparation, implementation, monitoring and adaptation of farm and forest
management plans
 Evaluating the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of project actions, as well as the broader
impact on ecosystem functions
 A sustained public awareness campaign including public meetings and events, a project
website, a media campaign, establishing demonstration farms and forests, training
workshops and demonstration events and a schools educational programme
 Dissemination of project results through project reports, the project website, training
workshops and demonstration events, a project conference and other project publications
 Providing support to added value initiatives such as farm and forest product branding, a
tourist walking trail and other visitor facilities to promote socio-economic development
within the project area
The 4-person Project Team will comprise three full-time staff (a Project Team Leader, Project
Scientific Advisor and Project Farm Advisor) and a half-time Project Administrator. The Project
Team will also be supported in the implementation of actions by specialist external assistance that
it will procure. A Project Management Group chaired by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the
Gaeltacht will oversee, guide and support the work of the Project Team.
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Finance
The total budget for the project is €5,010,581. 50% of the eligible project funding will come from
the European Union’s LIFE+ funding programme, while the remainder is being contributed by the
project beneficiaries.
 Teagasc
 Coillte
 South Kerry Development Partnership
 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
 The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Job Description
The person appointed as KerryLIFE Scientific Advisor will be responsible for ensuring that
conservation actions identified in the KerryLIFE funding application, in line with the project
objectives and its expected results, are effectively implemented and monitored. The KerryLIFE
Scientific Advisor will provide information for, and participate in the delivery of, the reporting and
dissemination actions associated with the project. The Scientific Advisor will be responsible for
fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders, particularly with farming and forest
stakeholders and local communities. The successful candidate will report to the KerryLIFE
Project Leader, will work closely with the KerryLIFE Farm Advisor and will liaise, as necessary,
with a Project Management Group and a Project Stakeholder Group. The Scientific Advisor will
also work closely with specialists from a number of scientific disciplines, designing and managing
a detailed source, pathway and receptor monitoring programme and co-ordinating data analyses
and interpretation.
Location
An office will be established in the project area in South Kerry for the project duration. Successful
candidates will be required to work in the office (except when undertaking other project-related
work off-site as required) from November 2014 to December 2019.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The KerryLIFE Scientific Advisor post is a full-time position from November 2014 to December
2019. The Scientific Advisor will be required to work closely with the Team Leader and Farm
Advisor, as well as with scientific staff from the project beneficiaries, specialist external assistants
and other technical collaborators. The key tasks of the Project Scientific Advisor will include
 Acting as scientific and biodiversity lead for the project, including close collaboration with
contract scientists and scientific staff from the Coordinating and Associated Beneficiaries.
 Engaging with stakeholders, particularly liaison with project farmers and forest
owners/managers throughout the project duration, as well as building good relationships
with the wider community.
 Technical specification of tasks for procurement of scientific services from external
assistants (notably forestry advisor, hydrologist and aquatic macrophyte and
macroinvertebrate experts). Day-to-day management of external assistants.
 Farm and forest survey, with KerryLIFE Farm Advisor and relevant external assistants
(e.g. forestry advisor and hydrologist), including habitat and vegetation surveys, gathering
baseline information on the condition of farm and forest land (potential sources), pathways
to mussel habitat (e.g. drains) and the mussel populations and their habitat (receptor).
 Designing and directly supporting the detailed KerryLIFE survey and monitoring
programme in collaboration with specialists. This will be particularly focused on the
aquatic environment although some vegetation and soil surveys may also be required.
 Producing, monitoring and revising farm and forest plans, with the Farm Advisor and
relevant contractors. This work will include designing site-specific solutions for controlling
sediment and nutrient losses from farms and forests, as well as mitigating hydrological
and morphological pressures on mussels. These site-specific solutions will implement the
project’s “concrete conservation actions”, namely
Drain management
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Stabilising riparian sediment sources using broadleaf planting
Establishment of in-field buffer strips
Grazing and livestock management
Reduction of farm nutrient inputs
Alternative drinking water facilities for livestock
Restructuring of commercial plantations to long-term retention woodland
Transformation of conventional clearfell managed commercial forests to
continuous cover forestry
Firebreak management
Data management, including development and maintenance of the project Geographical
Information System (GIS). Analysis and interpretation of scientific data and evaluation of
the effectiveness of the project concrete conservation actions. All external assistants will
provide expert analysis to support the Project Scientific Advisor in this regard.
Report writing, including providing input to the interim and final Project Reports and other
project publications.
Production of scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals.
Presentation of project findings and attendance at relevant conferences.
Providing scientific input and practical assistance with project communications, including
the project media campaign, the project website, training workshops, demonstration
events, schools educational programme and other out-reach, awareness-raising and
dissemination actions. Contributing technical input to project added value actions,
including the walking trail and product branding.
Networking with relevant projects across Ireland and the EU, particularly projects on
freshwater pearl mussel conservation.
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Key Competencies for the Role
Candidates are required to demonstrate with relevant examples in the Application Form how they
satisfy the competencies listed below.
Competency Heading
Competency Description
Professional Knowledge and
Expertise
Must possess excellent scientific knowledge and understanding of
 the ecological requirements of aquatic habitats and their
flora/fauna, especially as they relate to the freshwater pearl
mussel;
 the potential impacts of forestry and farming practices on
aquatic environments and their flora and fauna,
 surveying (including relevant health and safety aspects),
scientific monitoring and reporting on aquatic habitats;
 management planning for the conservation of such habitats;
 forestry and farming systems and European Union and Irish
environmental, forestry and agri-environmental policy;
 collation,
management,
analysis,
interpretation
and
dissemination of data and information, including experience of
using GIS software to analyse and present spatial data and for
remotely sensed data.
Drive and Commitment
Delivering Results
Analysis and Decision
Making
Be able to offer advice to others, including in relation to practical nature
conservation actions and to draw on best practice and innovations in
devising solutions. Possess excellent practical experience of the
conservation of aquatic habitats and their flora/fauna, especially as they
relate to the freshwater pearl mussel, and the potential for adaptations in
forestry and farming regimes to deliver positive outcomes.
The ability to lead and show initiative for the implementation of the
scientific and technical aspects of the project’s work; to demonstrate
enthusiasm for new developments that will ensure the project
methodologies are innovative and to high standards and can deliver the
project’s objectives. The ability to motivate and inspire the wider
stakeholder community, particularly in the forestry and farming sector.
Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and
demands. Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon.
The ability to organise and balance a range of competing project
activities and ensure the completion of the scientific and technical work
programme to a high standard within set timeframes and resources.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, with a range
of stakeholders, including the farming community and other experts as
required. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to
convey key project messages and negotiate agreement with individuals
to deliver the project. Good oral and written communications skills,
including for scientific and peer-reviewed journals, technical and nontechnical report writing and presentations. An ability to explain complex
scientific and technical issues in clear and concise language to nonexperts and to foresters and farmers.
Ability to analyse, use and interpret scientific datasets and GIS/remotely
sensed data, including for the development of site-selection criteria for
the project’s participating farms. Ability to analyse information and on
that basis, develop methodologies and recommendations for best
practice habitat management that will contribute towards favourable
conservation condition of the relevant species and habitats in the project
area. A proven ability to put forward solutions to resolve problems.
Candidates will also be assessed on the following two competencies throughout the competition
by reference to the quality of written applications and their overall performance at interview as
applicable:
 commitment to high standards
 communicating and influencing
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Eligibility requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Candidates must, on or before the closing date for the competition stated on the
Application Form,
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have achieved a level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Environmental
Science, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, or Agricultural Science
and
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have a minimum 3 years post-qualification experience relevant to this post
and
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have a full clean driving licence and access to their own transport.
In addition candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in those
competencies listed in the “Key Competencies for the Role” section above.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY
Citizenship Requirement
Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic
Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway. Citizens of non-European Economic Area (EEA) States will not be
eligible to compete. A candidate who is in doubt in this regard should consult the Department of
Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation.
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, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for
Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to
compete in this competition.
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. Thereafter the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and
Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may
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be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non
eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public
service body.
Ill-Health Retirement:
Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds
of ill-health his/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.
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.
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Scientific Advisor KerryLIFE Demonstration project 2014-2019
Principal Conditions of Service
1. General
The appointment is funded under European Union’s LIFE+ programme and is subject to the Civil
Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and
Appointments) Act 2004, and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service.
2. Salary
The payscale is as follows
€50,277 €51,449 €52,610 €53,781 €54,949
Increments may be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance.
Important Note:
Different pay and conditions may apply if immediately prior to appointment the appointee is a
serving Civil or Public Servant.
3. Tenure
The appointment, which is funded under the European Union’s LIFE+ programme is to a
temporary, non-established position in the Civil Service on a fixed-term contract for a period of
five years and 2 months with effect from the specified start date. The appointment carries no
entitlement to established status, by way of limited competition or otherwise.
In accordance with the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003, the contract is on a
fixed-term, whole time contract basis only, on the following grounds - This appointment is a
temporary one and is for a strictly limited single fixed-term, not exceeding 62
months from the date of appointment, to the position of Scientific Advisor of the
KerryLIFE demonstration project that will operate in the project area in South Kerry from 20142019.
4. Probation
The officer must serve a probationary period which normally will last for one year. Should the
services of the officer be satisfactory as regards health, conduct, efficiency and performance
generally during the probationary period, the officer will, on completion of the period, will be finally
appointed for the stated period of tenure.
5. Superannuation and Retirement
The position is non-pensionable. A facility to have contributions deducted in respect of a Personal
Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) will be available.
6. Pension-Related Deduction
This appointment is not subject to the Pension-Related Deduction (PRD) in accordance with the
Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009.
7. Official Secrecy and Integrity:
The appointee will be subject to the Provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1963, as amended by
the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003. The officer will agree not to disclose to third
parties any confidential information either during or subsequent to the period of employment.
8. Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour:
The officer will be subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour.
9.
Ethics in Public Office Act 1995:
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The Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment.
10. Political Activity:
During the term of employment the officer will be subject to the rules governing civil servants and
politics
11. Outside Employment:
The position will be whole time and the appointee may not engage in private practice or be
connected with any outside business, which conflicts in any way with his/her official duties,
impairs performance or compromises his/her integrity.
12. Organisation of Working Time Act 1997:
The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to your
employment.
13. Hours of attendance:
Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 43 hours and
15 minutes gross per week or 37 hours net of lunch breaks.
14. Annual Leave:
The annual leave allowance will be 29 working days per annum. This allowance is subject to the
usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the Civil Service and is on the basis of
a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.
15. 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.
The appointee will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection
to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the Department of Arts, Heritage
and the Gaeltacht and payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary
claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time
limits.
16. Assignment/Location:
Your headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of
Department. An office will be established in the project area in South Kerry for the project
duration. Successful candidates will be required to work in the office.
When absent from home and headquarters on duty you will be paid appropriate travelling
expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to the normal Civil Service regulations.
The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the
comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the
employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.
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COMPETITION PROCESS
How to Apply
An application must be made on the Application Form which is available for download from the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht websitehttp://www.npws.ie/researchprojects/KerryLIFE/projectdownloads/
A document containing detailed instructions on how to complete the application form is also
available for download from this website as is a list of FAQs in relation to the project itself.
Candidates do not need to submit a Curriculum Vitae.
Your fully completed application form must be submitted to kerrylifeposts@ahg.gov.ie by the
closing date and time stated on the Application Form.
The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview is not to be taken as
implying that the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is satisfied that such a person
fulfils the requirements.
On receipt of an application you will be issued with an acknowledgement by email. . Please note
that all further correspondence will be carried out via email.
It is anticipated that the interviews for this post in addition to the other three posts will be
held from the week beginning the 13th of October 2014. Without prejudice to the outcome
of the selection process you are advised to make whatever provisional arrangements
necessary should you be called to attend for interview. More precise instructions in this
regard will issue closer to the planned date for interviews.
Candidates must make themselves available, if invited for interview, on the date(s) specified by
the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and ensure that the contact details entered on
their Application Form are correct.
Selection Methods
The selection process may include some or all of the following:
 shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application
 initial / preliminary interview
 presentation or other exercises
 a final competitive interview
 any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate
Shortlisting
If the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview
everyone, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht may decide that a number only will
be called to interview. In this respect, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht provide
for the employment of a short listing process to select a group for interview who, based on an
examination of the applications, appear to be the most suitable for the position. A shortlisting
panel will examine the applications against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of
the position and the Key Competencies for the role. This is not to suggest that other candidates
are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some
candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more
relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate
account of your qualifications, experience and competencies in your application.
Confidentiality
Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 and 2003 applications
will be treated in strict confidence.
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Security Clearance
Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for
appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should
they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda
Síochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which the applicant
resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed by the Department of Arts, Heritage
and the Gaeltacht. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position,
they will be required to supply this information again.
Other important information
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will not be responsible for refunding any
expenses incurred by candidates.
The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken
as implying that the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht are satisfied that such person
fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position
and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is
important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility
requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet these essential
entry requirements but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to
unnecessary expense.
Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Department of Arts,
Heritage and the Gaeltacht. will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine
the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully
completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a
determination has been made.
Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it or if
an additional vacancy arises the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht may, at its
discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection
process
Candidates' Rights - Review Procedures in relation to the Selection Process
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will consider requests for review in
accordance with the provisions of the codes of practice published by the CPSA. The Codes of
Practice are available on the website of the Commission for Public Service Appointments
http://www.cpsa.ie/
Where a candidate is unhappy with an action or decision in relation to an application, s/he can
seek a review under Section 7 of the code of practice: The candidate must address his/her concerns in relation to the process in writing, setting
out the basis for the complaint being made, to the Personnel Officer, Department of Arts,
Heritage and the Gaeltacht, 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, in the first instance. A complaint
or request for review must be made within 10 working days of the notification of the initial
decision or within 5 working days of the outcome of the informal review stage, if availed
of.
 However, where the decision being conveyed relates to an interim stage of a selection
process, a request for review must be received within 4 working days of the date of
receipt of the decision or within 2 working days of receipt of a decision under the informal
process; candidates electing to use the informal process at the interim stage must do so
within 2 working days of communication of the decision to them.
 In communicating the outcome to the candidate, which will be done by means of written
report, the initial reviewer should indicate that he/she may seek further review by referring
the matter to the Decision Arbitrator and that a request to do so must be made with 7
working days of receipt of the outcome of the initial review.
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Where a candidate believes that an aspect of the process breached the CPSA’s code of practice,
s/he can have it investigated under Section 8 of the code by the CPSA.
Candidates' Obligations
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the
process.
Candidates must not:
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knowingly or recklessly provide false information
canvass any person with or without inducements
interfere with or compromise the process in any way.
A third party must not impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process.
Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in
contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an
offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment.
In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment
process, then:
 where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a
candidate; and
 where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question,
he/she shall forfeit that appointment.
Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn
Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, or who do not, when requested, furnish such
evidence as the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht require in regard to any matter
relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration.
Quality Customer Service
We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our customers. If, for whatever reason, you
are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the
attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware
of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it.
Feedback will be provided on written request.
Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003
When your application form is received, we create 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 and should you be successful certain information you provide will be used by the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht as the employing organisation. Such information
held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988 & 2003. To
make a request under the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003, please submit your request in
writing to: The Freedom of Information Officer, FOI Unit/Corporate Governance Division,
Room 303, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2,
ensuring that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to
identify the relevant record. A fee of €6.35 should accompany your request. Payment should be
made by way of bank draft, money order, or personal cheque, made payable to the ‘Department
of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual,
are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
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