Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
163. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant qualified military avionics technicians; and the number of vacant qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians currently within Defence Forces. [1288/24]
View answer164. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant engine room artificer technicians currently within Naval Service; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [1289/24]
View answerThe military authorities have provided the following information, as at 7 January 2024, in respect of Engine Room Artificers in the Naval Service:
|
Establishment |
85 |
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Strength |
71* |
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Vacancies |
14 |
*includes 19 personnel undergoing training to become Engine Room Artificers.
Vacancies are filled in line with promotional arrangements, as appropriate, and by recruitment. A direct entry competition for Engine Room Artificers is ongoing and, in 2023 attracted 38 applications.
