Jonathan O'Brien
Question:41. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Defence the outstanding vacancies in his Department on 31 December 2012 and his plans to fill these. [6122/13]
View answerThursday, 7 February 2013
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Written answers
The Government’s National Recovery Plan 2011-2014 sets out revised ceilings for public service staff numbers for the Department of Defence which are being achieved through the implementation of an Employment Control Framework (ECF). Since the introduction of the ECF, my Department has maintained its services through a range of measures, including restructuring, reprioritisation, realignment of business processes etc. My Department is required to meet an authorised staffing level of 354 for 2013 and has already met this target. I am confident that my Department will meet the challenge of delivering on its objectives by reprioritising work and streamlining business processes to achieve greater efficiencies despite the reduced numbers.
Question No. 42 answered with Question No. 12.