Vol. 415 No. 8
137 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will outline, (a) the position at 30 January, 1992 in relation to positions within his Department that, (1) were vacant and (2) were vacant and subject to the embargo; (b) the grades involved in (1) and (2), and (c) the number of messenger and service grades which had been suppressed since January 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The general policy in regard to vacancies outlined by the Minister for Finance in reply to the Deputy on 11 June 1991 still applies.
The following posts in my Department are in the process of being filled: 2 Services Officer, 2 Science and Arts Attendants and 2 Cleaners.
The number of service officers and service attendants serving in this Department on 1 January 1990 was 18. The number currently serving is 16.
Central Statistics Office
At present, the following posts in the Central Statistics Office are in the process of being filled; 1 Statistician, 5 Executive Officers, 45 Clerical Officers, 21 Clerical Assistants, 3 Clerical Assistant Data Entry and 2 Services Officers.
The number of services officers and services attendants serving in the Central Statistics Office on 1 January 1990 was 18. The number currently serving is 17.
