A man has brought a High Court challenge over the decision to change the terms of a competition for places on a paramedic course in the Department of Defence. Gordon Elder is seeking an order quashing the decision earlier this month of the Minister for Defence to set aside the results of the competition for places on the course and recommence the selection process. Mr Elder says had obtained a place under the previous competition which is due to commence on July 22. He seeks an order, if necessary, directing the Minister to place him on the next course. Counsel said it had been agreed interviews will not, however, go ahead and the stay on the competition remains in place until the case comes back next week.

Source: Irish Examiner June 19, 2019 14:15 UTC