asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of positions in his Department vacant as a result of the restriction on promotions within the Civil Service; and if it is envisaged that any or all of these will be filled within the foreseeable future.
Written Answers. - Departmental Vacancies.
45.
There are currently 54 posts vacant in my Department which would normally be filled by promotion. The question of filling some of these vacancies is under discussion with the Department of Finance.