Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
1138. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form all of the ranks and levels in all areas in his Department and in the Defence Forces that require Government approval for promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37036/13]
View answerGovernment approval is required for promotion to the following Department of Defence position:
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Office Held |
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Secretary General |
Government approval is required for promotion to the following Defence Forces positions:
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Office Held |
Rank |
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Chief of Staff |
Lieutenant-General |
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Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) |
Major-General |
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Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) |
Major-General |
Under the provisions of the Defence Acts 1954-2011 an appointment to the office of the Chief of Staff is made by the President.
In addition to the aforementioned posts, under the provisions of the Defence Acts 1954-2011 the Government appoints an officer of the Permanent Defence Force to be the Director of Military Prosecutions. The Defence Acts 1954-2011 also provide that the President may appoint, on the advice of the Government, one or more than one, qualified officer of the Permanent Defence Force to be a military judge.
