Ray Burke
Question:141 Mr. R. Burke asked the Minister for Defence the present position in respect of the future of civilian staff within the Corps of Engineers in view of the Efficiency Audit Group and Price Waterhouse reports. [6305/95]
Written Answers. - Army Civilian Staff.
The report of the Efficiency Audit Group has yet to be considered by the Government and no decisions have been taken affecting the future of the personnel referred to by the Deputy.
Seamus Kirk
Question:142 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Defence if he will introduce an early retirement scheme for civilian employees in Army barracks around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6453/95]
Civilian employees engaged with the Defence Forces generally have the same conditions of service as apply to State industrial employees of Government Departments. There are no proposals at present in the Department of Defence to introduce an early retirement scheme for such employees.