John Brady
Question:889. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the number of civilian job vacancies that are currently open at Defence Forces facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39967/21]
View answerTuesday, 27 July 2021
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Civilian Employees are employed by my Department to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces. The recruitment of Civilian Employees for military instillations is an ongoing process, informed by prioritisation of posts by military management.
My Department is currently running the following open competitions:
1. Barrack Foreman of Works in Cathal Brugha Barracks
2. 12 civilian electricians across 11 locations as follows:
Collins Barracks, Cork; Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny; McKee Barracks, Dublin 7; Gormanston Camp, Co. Meath; Finner Camp, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal; Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, Co. Louth; Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co. Wicklow; Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin; Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork; Sarsfield Barracks, Co. Limerick; Defence Forces' Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, (2 positions).
A number of internal competitions are also currently underway.