Departmental Staff Relocation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2015

Thursday, 5 November 2015

Questions (123)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

123. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38749/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are a number of different transfer arrangements/agreements in place for the various grades streams in my Department. Given the variety of these arrangements there is no single list of staff requesting transfer to any location.  

My Department supports staff mobility and seeks to accommodate requests from staff to transfer to specific locations where possible, taking account of the business needs of my Department.  The transfer arrangement/agreements that are in place ensure a structured approach to the redeployment of staff to locations where they are needed.