Yes, I do wonder.
The last round of DEC had its fair share of guff. Guys with 1000s of 737 hours. Alleged training qualifications, backgrounds in both short and long haul operations. They weren't exactly cherished by the training department! Now Ryanair is not without it's faults, far frigging from it. However I for one am glad that some standards remain somewhere in this operation. Going forward, I hope this remains the case. I for one can't see anyone of any reasonable standard applying for this position. As doniedarko so rightly states, our beloved management claimed that they have hired everyone worth hiring!
If this recruitment doesn't go to plan, there are no more dice to throw for PB, DR et al.