By his own admission, Mullin is one of those people completely unsuited to such a role – many otherwise good politicians have suffered similarly
But it is the tale of the battle over the charges for his Government Car Service which got to me most of all
It mirrors my own feelings when I, not too long ago, was curious enough to follow up a press advert for a job as a Business Support Officer in a ministerial Private Office.
Duties include “Providing support to the budget officer on financial and accounting issues in Private Office. This includes preparing invoices for payment… “ (? For what?)
Job criteria include “Knowing the business”
“The post holder will understand and respond to the needs of their key customers … to fully support the Business Team and … ensure internal Private Office guidance is up to date and ready for use at a moment’s notice”
I wonder how long the language of business will be seen as appropriate to public service?
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