Ireland spent €2.2M on public sector job interviews, with retired civil servants receiving €1.44M.
In 2023, Ireland spent over €2.2 million on interview panels for public sector jobs, with nearly two-thirds of the payments, €1.44 million, going to retired civil servants. Ex-employees from semi-state agencies received €175,601, while private sector members earned €627,987. Payments are based on seniority, with civil servants earning €130 to €377 per day and private sector members earning up to €469. The expenditure aims to ensure experienced assessments in hiring.
September 13, 2024
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