Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
693. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant positions for dentists, nurses, advanced paramedics and doctors in the Medical Corps of the Defence Forces; and when each of the vacancies will be filled in tabular form [1893/22]
View answerI am informed by the military that the current number of vacancies for each of the requested positions are as follows:
|
Position |
Vacancies |
Timeline for Completion/ Remarks |
|
Dentists |
Four |
The Terms and Conditions for a competition for the recruitment of Dental Officers are being finalised. It is anticipated that a competition will be launched in Q1 2022. |
|
Nurses |
N/A |
The Employment Control Framework for the Defence Forces provided in the past for 14 Army Nursing Service (ANS) staff. However, this is not included in the 9,500 Permanent Defence Force establishment. A review of the ANS is currently ongoing and will provide recommendations on the future of the Service. |
|
Advanced Paramedics |
N/A |
There is no provision in the Defence Forces establishment for Advanced Paramedics. |
|
Doctors |
Three* |
Medical Officer positions are advertised on an ongoing basis. There are currently four valid applications for this competition under assessment. |
(*The overall figure comprehends four individuals who are currently undertaking the Military Medicine Training Scheme).
