Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
528. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists in the Defence Forces Medical Corps as of 5 July 2022; and when each of these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [37375/22]
View answerI am informed by the military that the current number of vacancies for each of the requested positions are as follows:
|
Position |
Vacancies |
Remarks |
|
Dentist |
Four |
A recruitment process for Defence Forces Direct Entry Dental Officers is ongoing, with a list of applicants currently under consideration for the role. |
|
Doctor |
Six* |
Medical Officer positions are advertised and processed on an ongoing basis. A list of Direct Entry applicants are currently under consideration for the role of Medical Officer in the Defence Forces. |
|
Nurse |
N/A |
The Employment Control Framework for the Defence Forces provided in the past for 14 Army Nursing Service (ANS) staff. However, these positions are 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. |
|
Physiotherapist |
N/A |
Following a previous review of the DF Physiotherapy service, sanction was received to appoint 5.5 civilian physiotherapists on a full-time basis. There are currently 4.5 vacancies in this regard. However, these positions are not included in the 9,500 Permanent Defence Force establishment. |
(*The overall figure comprehends four individuals who are currently undertaking the Military Medicine Training Scheme).
