Departmental Staff Relocation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2015

Thursday, 5 November 2015

Questions (250)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

250. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present locations; 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. [38752/15]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

My Department does not maintain transfer lists of staff who wish to transfer to other Departments or locations. These lists are maintained by the Departments to which the staff member wishes to transfer. The rules on how these lists are operated is a matter for individual Departments subject to any requirements set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.