Paul Donnelly
Question:65. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will detail the number of full-time civilian vacancies that are currently ongoing at Defence Forces facilities. [40408/23]
View answerWednesday, 20 September 2023
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Civilian employees are employed by my Department to support the operational capabilities of the Defence Forces. The recruitment of Civilian Employees is an ongoing process, based on a combination of the filling of vacancies which arise due to promotions and retirements, and the filling of vacancies on the basis of a process of prioritisation of requirements following engagement with the military authorities.
During 2023, my Department ran external recruitment competitions to fill 15 civilian vacancies in Defence Forces installations. The successful candidates in each competition are progressing through the various stages of the recruitment process and are awaiting appointment. Additionally, internal competitions are underway to fill a further 5 civilian vacancies.
My Department has also recently advertised an open competition to recruit 10 Civilian Clerks in the Naval Base and Dockyard.