asked the Minister for Defence the present numbers of craftsmen employed in Collins Barracks, Cork (a) permanently and (b) temporarily; the relevant numbers employed for (a) and (b) during the years 1978 to 1985 and to-date in 1986; the volume of outstanding works documented to be carried out; when it is proposed to bring the work on maintenance up-to-date; if it is envisaged to make permanent appointment of craftspeople; and, if so, at what date.
Written Answers. - Appointment of Craftsmen.
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The numbers of such craftsment are as follows:
|
Year |
Permanent |
Casual |
|
1978 |
23 |
— |
|
1979 |
21 |
— |
|
1980 |
20 |
— |
|
1981 |
22 |
— |
|
1982 |
20 |
4 |
|
1983 |
17 |
8 |
|
1984 |
16 |
12 |
|
1985 |
13 |
14 |
|
1986 |
12 |
7 |
It is not proposed to offer longer term appointments to craftsmen at present employed on a casual basis.
The maintenance of property administered by my Department is an ongoing process.