Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2013
110. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide by Department/Agency basis the number of persons who are seeking transfers to other locations; the number of transfers that took place in 2012 on a county basis on the number of transfers that took place in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2751/13]
View answerMy Department maintains transfer lists in respect of its offices in Carlow and Kilkenny. These lists contain the names of staff, from all Government Departments and Agencies, who have expressed a formal interest in transferring permanently to these locations. Separate lists are maintained in respect of each grade.
The number of staff, by grade, that are currently on the lists for transfer to Carlow and Kilkenny are as follows:
Carlow
|
Principal Officer |
4 |
|
Assistant Principal Officer |
4 |
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
14 |
|
Executive Officer |
46 |
|
Staff Officer |
13 |
|
Clerical Officer |
28 |
|
Services Officer |
1 |
Kilkenny
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
|
Executive Officer |
3 |
|
Staff Officer |
1 |
|
Clerical Officer |
2 |
Transfers to both Carlow and Kilkenny may be arranged where it has been decided to fill vacancies that arise. In 2012, seven staff (all Clerical Officers) transferred to Carlow, while two staff (both at Assistant Principal grade) transferred to Kilkenny.
