Job advert for office worker that states ‘persons with young children need NOT apply’ sparks anger on social media (8 Pics)

A job advert that stated 'persons with young children need not apply' has sparked anger on social media.

The advert for an office worker for a Dublin-based oil company was posted on recruitment website Indeed, but appears to have since been removed. 

The job description has been heavily criticised online, with some describing it as 'hugely depressing' and 'surely illegal'. 

Under the Employment Equality Acts in Ireland, employers cannot discriminate against those who have children.

The job advert was for an office worker position at a 'Dublin Oil Company', based in Malahide. It is not clear which company posted the ad. 

The description said the company needed an employee for 'answering phones and computer skills', and said the person 'must have a good knowledge of the Dublin area'.

It also stated in the third line of the description: 'Persons with young Children need not apply'. 

The controversial job advert was first shared on Twitter by the @WorkJuggle account, who commented: 'This just shared with us. Can you believe someone wrote this? And that ⁦@indeed⁩ posted it?'

Others were quick to comment on the job description: with one posting: 'On what level did they think this would be okay!? Speechless.'

Another added: 'This is terrible! And I’m 2018 for gods sake, shows that this company have a long way to go.....'

However, one person said they weren't surprised by the advert, commenting: 'Absolutely can believe someone wrote it. 

'I know this is the caveat for the half the jobs I have applied for but usually it is coded with "must be available for long hours" or "deadline driven environment" when I know the jobs don't really require either.'