Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (165)

John Lahart

Question:

165. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s policy on the appointment of civilian clerical staff to other posts within his Department, including positions such as storekeeper supervisor; if it is the case that civilian clerical staff who have carried out functions of such posts on an acting basis for an extensive period, have thereby earned eligibility for permanent appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15236/24]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

Civilian employees may, subject to the business needs of the respective military installation, be transferred to particular duties by military management in line with public service guidelines. In certain circumstances, a case may be made for an employee to carry out duties of a higher grade for a specific period of time.

Should a business case be made by military management, and accepted by my Department, for the creation of a permanent post at the higher grade, competition for the post will be open to application from any civilian employee provided they fulfil the eligibility requirements.