Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
403. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant engineer room artificer technicians currently in the Naval Service; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [51867/22]
View answerVacancies are filled in line with promotional arrangements, as appropriate, and by recruitment. A direct entry competition for Engine Room Artificers is ongoing and, as at 30th September 2022, has attracted 21 applications.
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Engine Room Artificers Vacancies in the Naval Service as of 14 October 2022 |
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Establishment |
85 |
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Strength |
68* |
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Vacancies |
17 |
*includes 17 personnel undergoing training to become Engine Room Artificers.
