Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2019
89. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled in the Defence Forces as of 4 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46357/19]
View answerThe manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an on-going basis in accordance with operational requirements. Promotions are ongoing within the officer ranks. A promotion competition for NCOs is currently in progress.
The table below outlines the promotional posts vacant in the Permanent Defence Force, per rank, as of 30 September 2019, the latest date for which such figures are available.
|
Rank |
Number of Promotion vacancies as of 30 September 2019 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel |
8 |
|
Commandant |
1 |
|
Captain |
96 |
|
Sergeant Major |
2 |
|
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
5 |
|
Company Sergeant |
17 |
|
Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
15 |
|
Sergeant |
250 |
|
Corporal |
237 |
Note:
Equivalent Naval Service Ranks
Lieutenant Colonel/Commander
Commandant/Lieutenant Commander
Captain/Lieutenant (NS)
Sergeant Major/Warrant Officer
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant/Senior Chief Petty Officer
Company Quartermaster Sergeant/Senior Petty Officer
Company Sergeant/Chief Petty Officer
Sergeant/Petty Officer
Corporal/Leading Seaman
