asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the number of positions in his Department vacant as a result of the restriction on promotions within the Civil Service; and if it is envisaged that any or all of these will be filled within the foreseeable future.
Written Answers. - Departmental Vacancies.
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The number of positions in my Department which are vacant as a result of the current restrictions on promotion is 25. The question of how many of these vacancies are to be filled is to be the subject of discussions with the Department of Finance.
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asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of positions in his Department vacant as a result of the restrictions on promotions within the Civil Service; and if it is envisaged that any or all of these will be filled within the foreseeable future.
As a result of current restrictions on promotions within the Civil Service 140 posts in promotion grades in my Department are vacant. The question of filling some of these vacancies is at present the subject of discussions between my Department and the Department of Finance.