Vol. 525 No. 4
76 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the operation of the equal opportunities guidelines within his Department; the way in which the implementation of the guidelines are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25298/00]
Equality of opportunity is actively promoted in my Department. Selection for the majority of promotions is by competitive interview and all eli gible officers are encouraged to put themselves forward for promotion. Generous resources in the area of staff training and development are provided thereby enabling staff to fulfil their full potential.
My Department supports the initiatives which have been undertaken to develop a strategic approach to achieving equality of opportunity in the Civil Service and is fully committed to this approach. The adoption of strategic equality objectives will be incorporated in the Department's revised strategy statement.
