Public Sector Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Questions (74)

Sean Fleming

Question:

115 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach the location and grade of all public servants within his Department or related agencies who, while not having reached the minimum retirement age to avail of cost neutral early retirement, will benefit from the provisions under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009; his plans to continue the service provided by each of the retiring staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/12]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

Three members of staff in my Department are retiring in February 2012, comprising one Principal Officer, one Executive Officer who work-shares and one Head Services Officer. All of the officers concerned have reached the minimum age to avail of early retirement.

The staffing needs of the Department are kept under ongoing review in order to ensure that it meets its objectives. Sanction has been received from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to fill a Principal Officer vacancy and the Head Service Officer position through internal competitions. The Executive Officer post will not be replaced by my Department.

Question No. 116 answered with Question No. 114.