The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form below.
In summary, the information reported to my Department by mid-November indicates that some 818 civil servants have had their applications approved for the incentivised scheme for early retirement (ISER). These Civil Service numbers are based on returns from all Departments and Offices.
In the wider public service, some 167 public servants have had their applications approved for the incentivised scheme for early retirement (ISER). However, it should be noted that information is not expected from the local authorities until later in November. Also, processing of applications under the ISER has been suspended in the health sector as a result of a direction by IMPACT and some other health unions to their members not to co-operate with redeployment. As the closing date for the scheme was extended to 23 October, and the monitoring process is continuing, additional information is expected to become available in due course.
Department — Ministerial Vote Groups
|
Civil Servants
|
Public Servants
|
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
|
51
|
23
|
Arts, Sports & Tourism
|
2
|
6
|
Communications, Energy & Natural Resources
|
7
|
—
|
Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs
|
10
|
7
|
Defence
|
11
|
1
|
Education & Science
|
17
|
29
|
Enterprise, Trade & Employment
|
31
|
74
|
Environment, Heritage & Local Government
|
39
|
3
|
Finance Group
|
389*
|
—
|
Foreign Affairs
|
16
|
—
|
Health & Children
|
25
|
20
|
Justice, Equality & Law Reform
|
106
|
—
|
Social & Family Affairs
|
75
|
—
|
Taoiseach
|
16
|
—
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Transport
|
23
|
4
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Total
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818
|
167
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*Of which 322 are from the Revenue Commissioners.