Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 April 2012
125 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any vacancies in the fraud section of the local social welfare offices in Longford or Westmeath or if there are any other vacancies which remain unfilled at these offices since the recent retirements in the public service. [21100/12]
View answerThere are a number of vacancies in the Department's offices in Longford and Westmeath, due to recent staff retirements in these locations.
The staffing needs of all offices in my Department are regularly reviewed, having regard to workloads and the competing demands arising, to ensure that the best use is made of all available resources. The Department will continue to source available staff to fill critical vacancies by way of redeployment, or transfer from within the Department and other Government Departments, taking account of the employment control framework (ECF) target, as determined by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
