Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation When was the last time General Council 816 was used • Which competition/competitions since 1982 has this report been applied • How many times since 1982 has this report been applied and which years • How many times since 1982 has this report been applied in Dper • Whether a serving candidate or candidates suffered financial loss or a reduction in salary as a result of General Council 816(no names necessary just figures per year since 1979/1982) • Whether the candidates recruited externally where offered more favourable terms and conditions than serving Civil Servants under the terms of General Council 816 if and when it was applied