Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Nov 1993

Vol. 435 No. 9

Written Answers. - Departmental Promotions.

Charles Flanagan

Question:

137 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of promotions within his Department to the posts of Executive Officer, Staff Officer and Clerical Officer for each of the years from 1988 to date in 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Social Welfare (Dr. Woods)

The information requested by the Deputy in respect of promotions to Executive Officer, Staff Officer and Clerical Officer is detailed as follows:

Grade	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993 (to 12.11.93)
Executive Officer	Nil	54	42	106	156	60
Staff Officer	7	56	63	117	145	53
Clerical Officer	5	148	112	277	257	131

The figures shown comprise internal promotions and promotions made following assignments from interdepartmental panels for those grades.