Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
34. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; and the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies. [34689/18]
View answerWith the exception of politically appointed staff such as Special Advisers, all staff assignments, appointments and recruitment in my Department are the responsibility of the Secretary General and the senior management of the Department.
My Department uses workforce planning and succession planning to ensure that there are sufficient staffing resources in place to deliver the Department's strategic goals.
The number of vacancies in my Department fluctuates on an ongoing basis due to staff retirements, promotions and staff availing of mobility opportunities and career breaks.
Where possible, my Department's Human Resources Unit plans in advance for such vacancies and replacement staff are recruited.
Details of the current vacancies in my Department are as follows:
Department of the Taoiseach
|
Vacancy |
Approximate date when vacancy arose |
|
Clerical Officer |
July 2018 |
|
Clerical Officer |
July 2018 |
|
Clerical Officer |
July 2018 |
|
Administrative Officer (or equivalent) |
July 2018 |
It is intended that the above vacancies will be filled using Public Appointments Service panels.
There are currently no vacancies in the National Economic and Social Development Office - the only body under the aegis of my Department.
