The moratorium on recruitment and promotion was introduced at the end of March 2009. The moratorium allows for certain general exemptions in the Education and Health Sectors for the filling of certain key posts as well as for the Local Authorities in relation to certain key posts. Information in relation to the posts covered by these general exemptions may be sought from the relevant Ministers.
Departments have been implementing the moratorium in respect of themselves and the bodies under their aegis. However, where a Department feels that a post should be filled, in either the case of a civil service post or in relation to a public service post in a body under the aegis of the Department, it requires the sanction of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an exception to the moratorium. Requests for exceptions are not made in respect of every vacancy.
The following tables set out exceptions sought to the moratorium on recruitment and promotion in both the Civil and Public Service to date. This information is collected in a standard format and full details are outlined in table 1 and table 2 below. Information is not collected on the cost of individual posts sanctioned.
Each request for an exception is assessed on a case by case basis. Approval to fill posts is based on the business case made including consideration of, for example:
a. statutory posts which have to be filled for legal reasons;
b. in a number of instances failure to fill posts could result in a breach of EU/international regulations etc.;
c. safety related posts where a failure to fill them could leave the state open to potential legal liabilities or for security reasons;
d. some specialist/technical posts which are required to ensure continuity of operations e.g. legal officers; laboratory staff, maritime safety, etc.;
e. to ensure continuity of essential services.
It should be noted that in accordance with the terms of the moratorium, exceptions can only be sought by Government Departments and Offices after all internal possibilities of reassigning staff, reorganising work, etc. have been exhausted.
In addition, as part of the Employment Control Framework 2011-2014 for the Health Sector, the HSE has discretion to fill a limited number of posts on exceptional grounds to support the development of integrated health care and its transformation programme. There must be suppression of posts of equivalent value in non-frontline areas for each new exempted posts or each exception made.
Information on the individual exceptions sought by each Department in respect of Civil Service and Public Service posts is outlined in table 1 and table 2, respectively.
Requests for exemption represent a small part of staff numbers not replaced and such requests will usually only be made by Departments if they feel there is a strong case to be made.
Table 1 Civil Service
Dept / Office Title
|
Exception Sought1
|
Grade
|
No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment
|
Decision
|
Sanction Date
|
Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment
|
Basis of Sanction
|
Courts Service
|
5 Legal Researchers
|
Legal Researchers
|
5
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-09
|
5
|
Approved but next 6 Tipstaff to be suppressed
|
|
1 CO in Limerick from PAS CO panel
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-Nov-09
|
1
|
1 CO from PAS
|
|
1 CO in Waterford from PAS CO panel
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-Nov-09
|
1
|
1 CO from PAS
|
|
Dep Gen Solicitor (AP) acting to Gen Solicitor (PO) to be made substantive
|
Gen Solicitor
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-Nov-09
|
1
|
Sanctioned as substantive Gen Solicitor on basis of suppressing Dep Gen Solicitor post
|
|
Tip staffs (criers and ushers) for judiciary
|
Tip Staff (criers and ushers)
|
5
|
Approved
|
11-Mar-10
|
5
|
Operational needs.
|
|
Permanent Court messenger Galway
|
Court Messenger
|
1
|
Approved
|
21-Jan-10
|
1
|
Statutory requirements
|
|
10 Judicial Fellowships to the High Court
|
Fellowships
|
10
|
Approved
|
16-Jun-10
|
10
|
Fellows considered to provide key support to the Judiciary
|
|
4 Assistant Principal Officer posts in Dublin
|
Assistant Principal
|
4
|
Part Approved
|
01-Nov-10
|
2
|
3 to replace 4 normal retirements and 1 lateral transfer
|
;
|
3 Executive Officers in Dublin
|
Executive Officer
|
3
|
Not Granted
|
|
|
2 to replace retirements and 1 to replace transfer
|
|
1 Clerical Officer Wexford/Waterford
|
Clerical Officer
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
|
|
To replace staff member transferring to a Garda Station
|
|
Service Officer with Allowance for Dublin
|
Service Officer
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
|
|
Vacancy created on retirement of incumbent
|
|
1 Higher Executive Officer Wexford
|
HEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Oct-10
|
1
|
|
|
1 Executive Officer Clonmel
|
EO
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Oct-10
|
1
|
|
|
Judicial Secretaries
|
CO
|
2
|
Approved
|
19-Oct-10
|
2
|
|
|
Private Secretary to President High Court
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Nov-10
|
1
|
Essential Post
|
|
Registrar Special Criminal Court
|
AP
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
Operational needs.
|
|
Tip staffs (criers and ushers) for judiciary
|
Tip Staff (criers and ushers)
|
1
|
Approved
|
20-Dec-10
|
1
|
|
|
Tip staffs (criers and ushers) for judiciary
|
Tip Staff (criers and ushers)
|
1
|
Approved
|
10-May-11
|
1
|
|
|
Temporary Clerical Officer Cover
|
TCO
|
3
|
Approved
|
10-May-11
|
3
|
Vacancies arising as a result of shorter working year
|
|
Higher Executive Officer Donegal
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
10-May-11
|
1
|
Acting up allowance EO to HEO for 6 months
|
|
Higher Executive Officer Ballinasloe
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
10-May-11
|
|
|
|
Tip staffs (criers and ushers) for judiciary
|
Tip Staff (criers and ushers)
|
2
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Executive Legal Assistant to Chief Justice
|
Executive Legal Assistant
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Judicial Researcher
|
Judicial Researcher
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
2 Supervisory Allowances for Service Officers
|
Service Officer
|
2
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
PRA
|
Examiner of Maps
|
04/02/1900
|
Part Approved
|
During 2009
|
20-Jan-00
|
20 Mapping Draughts persons promoted to next level. Old grade defunct while their new grade has big workload. Part Granted (no allowance for 15 staff)
|
20 Mapping Draughts persons promoted to next level. Old grade defunct while their new grade has big workload. Part Granted (no allowance for 15 staff)
|
|
Deputy Registrar
|
01/01/1900
|
Approved
|
40246
|
01-Jan-00
|
Business Critical Post
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Mapping Advisor
|
01/01/1900
|
Approved
|
40246
|
01-Jan-00
|
Business Critical Post
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
PO
|
01/01/1900
|
Approved
|
40246
|
01-Jan-00
|
Business Critical Post
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
AP
|
04/01/1900
|
Part Approved
|
40246
|
01-Jan-00
|
Promotions
|
Promotions
|
|
Service Officer
|
03/01/1900
|
Approved
|
11-Aug-10
|
03-Jan-00
|
|
|
|
Assistant Sec
|
01/01/1900
|
Part Approved
|
40584
|
01-Jan-00
|
|
|
JELR
|
CEO Legal Aid Board
|
CEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
28-Aug-09
|
1
|
Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract
|
|
CEO Equality Authority
|
CEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Apr-09
|
1
|
Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract
|
|
Employment Assistance Officer (EAO)
|
Employment Assistance Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-May-09
|
1
|
Existing Civil Servant, cost neutral
|
|
Garda Inspectorate — 2 members
|
Garda Inspectorate
|
2
|
Approved
|
07-Aug-09
|
2
|
2 new members of Inspectorate sanctioned for a 2 year period
|
|
Deputy Chief State Pathologist
|
Deputy Chief State Pathologist
|
1
|
Approved
|
07-Jul-09
|
1
|
Exception made to make temp contract established (see file )
|
|
Head of IT
|
Head of IT
|
1
|
Approved
|
17-Feb-10
|
1
|
Acting up allowance for 1 year
|
|
2 Legal Researchers -INIS/ORAC
|
Legal Researcher
|
2
|
Approved
|
02-Feb-10
|
2
|
Renewal of Contracts for 1 year
|
|
Director General (Dep Sec)
|
DG
|
1
|
Part Approved
|
25-May-10
|
1
|
Approved at lower level.
|
|
International Policy (Asst Sec)
|
Asst Sec
|
1
|
Suppressed
|
01-May-10
|
0
|
—
|
|
JELR ISER 10 PO posts
|
PO
|
8
|
Part Approved
|
—
|
4
|
—
|
|
JELR shared services (Payroll Project Team 1 AP, 2 HEOs and 1 EO)
|
Eo to AP
|
5
|
Under Consideration
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|
JELR shared services (1 AP, 2 EOs and 2 Cos)
|
CO to AP
|
5
|
Under Consideration
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
3
|
Approved
|
24-Mar-11
|
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
12 Junior Solicitors — Legal Aid Board
|
Solicitors
|
12
|
Approved
|
15-Apr-10
|
12
|
Value for Money
|
|
Office of Data Protection Commissioner, 5 year contract
|
Asst Sec
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-May-10
|
1
|
Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract
|
|
National Manager of Detention School Services
|
1
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deputy Director Probation Services
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Senior Legal Reseacher
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 Legal Researchers
|
4
|
Approved
|
|
3
|
Essential expertise needed
|
|
|
Senior Investigations Officer GSOC
|
AP
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
3 Forensic Scientists Grade III
|
3
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 Scientists
|
|
2
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
Assistant Principal Probation Officer
|
AP
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
Probation Officers
|
5
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 Assistant Principal
|
AP
|
3
|
Part Approved
|
26-Aug-10
|
2
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
7 Executive Officers
|
EO
|
7
|
Part Approved
|
26-Aug-10
|
3
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
2 Senior Probation Officers
|
Senior Probation Officers
|
2
|
Approved
|
26-Aug-10
|
2
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
8 Probation Officers
|
Probation Officers
|
8
|
Approved
|
26-Aug-10
|
8
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
5 Community Service Supervisors
|
Community Service Supervisors
|
5
|
Part Approved
|
26-Aug-10
|
3
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
Refugee Appeals Tribunal -Chairperson of Refugee Appeals Tribunal
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Aug-10
|
1
|
Statutory Post
|
|
|
A/Sec — Finance and Corporate
|
Asst Sec
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Sep-10
|
1
|
|
|
2 Executive Officers Anti-Money Laundering Unit
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
22-Oct-10
|
2
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
Extradition & Mutual Assisitance Unit, Increased e-data.
|
1 HEO, 2EOs, 2 Cos
|
5
|
Part Approved
|
09-Nov-10
|
3
|
Increased Statutory function
|
|
GSOC Head of Communications
|
1 PO
|
1
|
Part Approved
|
December
|
1
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
Driver Inspector of Prisons
|
Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-Oct-10
|
1
|
|
|
Allowance for GSOC PA
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
08-Nov-10
|
1
|
|
|
Minister Alan Shatter
|
Special Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
24-Mar-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
|
Special Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Minister Alan Shatter
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-May-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
10 Executive Officers INIS
|
Executive Officers
|
10
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
4 Higher Executive Officers INIS
|
Higher Executive Officers
|
4
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
4 Assistant Principal
|
Assistant Principal
|
4
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
Irish Prison Service
|
Renewal of Contract for the Director General
|
Director General
|
1
|
Approved
|
June 09
|
1
|
Renewal of 5 year contract
|
|
Chief Officer competition
|
Chief Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
31-Jul-09
|
1
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
40 Recruit Prison Officers
|
Prison Officer
|
40
|
Approved
|
31-Jul-09
|
40
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
3 Governor 1's
|
Governor
|
3
|
Approved
|
31-Jul-09
|
3
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
2 Governor 2 posts
|
Governor
|
2
|
Approved
|
20/10/09
|
2
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
1 Governor 2 Post
|
Governor
|
1
|
Approved
|
20/10/09
|
1
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Recruit grade prison officers
|
Prison Officers
|
40
|
Part Approved
|
23-Oct-09
|
40
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Mandatory Drug Testing (Allowances)
|
—
|
2
|
Approved
|
13-Oct-09
|
2
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Governor posts
|
Governor
|
15
|
Approved
|
01-Feb-09
|
15
|
Fill front line vacancies in prisons
|
|
Recruit grade prison officers
|
Prison Officer
|
40
|
Approved
|
22-Jan-10
|
40
|
38 recruit prison officers and 2 psychologists
|
|
Assistant Chief Officer
|
Asst Chief Officer
|
15
|
Approved
|
11-Feb-10
|
1
|
—
|
|
Governor III
|
Governor
|
1
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
Required for Transformation Implementation Team
|
|
Assistant Governor
|
Asst Gov
|
1
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
Required for Transformation Implementation Team
|
|
Assistant Principal
|
Assistant Principal
|
1
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
Required for Transformation Implementation Team
|
|
2 Clerical Officers
|
Clerical Officer
|
2
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
Required for Transformation Implementation Team
|
|
150 Prison Officers
|
Recruit Prison Officer
|
150
|
Approved
|
19-May-10
|
150
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
14 promotions to Assistant Chief Officer
|
Assistant Chief Officer
|
14
|
Approved
|
05-Jul-10
|
14
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Allowance for campus Governor
|
Governor 1
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Assistant Principal
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
Oct
|
1
|
Required for Transformation Implementation Team
|
|
2 Clerical Officers
|
CO
|
2
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
9 Chief Officer I
|
Chief Officer I
|
9
|
Part Approved
|
18-Oct-10
|
5
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
9 Chief Officer II
|
Chief Officer II
|
9
|
Part Approved
|
18-Oct-10
|
5
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Psychologists Grade II
|
Psychologists Grade II
|
2
|
Approved
|
December
|
2
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
4 Psychology Assistants
|
Psychology Assistants
|
4
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
10 Nurse Officer Posts
|
Nurse Officers
|
10
|
Refused
|
October
|
|
|
|
Coordinator of Education
|
|
1
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
5 Governor III posts
|
Governor III
|
5
|
Approved
|
15-Jul-10
|
5
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
2 Governor I posts
|
Governor I
|
2
|
Approved
|
15-Jul-10
|
2
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
1 Assistant Governor
|
Asst Gov
|
1
|
Approved
|
15-Jul-10
|
1
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Psychologists Grade II
|
Psychologists Grade II
|
2
|
Approved
|
03-Sep-10
|
2
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
150 Prison Officers
|
Prison Officers
|
150
|
Part Approved
|
27-Sep-10
|
79
|
|
|
Assistant Industrial Supervisors
|
Assistant Industrial Supervisors (prison officers)
|
64
|
Part Approved
|
01-Dec-10
|
32
|
Prison operational reasons.
|
|
Acting up allowances
|
|
|
Not Granted
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
Garda Civilians
|
GPO head of HR strategy
|
PO
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|
Head of Garda Infor Services centre
|
PO
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|
Head of Training unit Templemore
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
12-Mar-10
|
1
|
1 year contract extension
|
|
IT staff 9
|
Various
|
9
|
Part Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
4
|
2 HEOs and 2 EOS subject ot CMOD approval
|
|
31 staff for emergency call answering
|
CO
|
31
|
Refused
|
01-Jun-10
|
—
|
—
|
|
35 Staff for Garda Vetting Unit
|
CO
|
35
|
Part Granted
|
16-Feb-11
|
10
|
six month contracts to clear backlog
|
|
Head of legal affairs
|
PO higher
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-11
|
1
|
|
|
OSCAM
|
Various
|
4
|
Part Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
2
|
|
|
GISC
|
HEO
|
3
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-11
|
3
|
|
|
Accident Damage Manager
|
HEO
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
0
|
|
|
Vehicle inspectors
|
EO
|
2
|
Part Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
1
|
|
|
Dr
|
Dr
|
1
|
Not Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
0
|
|
|
HR manager
|
HEO
|
2
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-11
|
2
|
|
|
Crime analyst
|
HEO
|
2
|
Not Granted
|
19-Apr-11
|
0
|
|
|
GNIB
|
EO
|
6
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Head Grooms Person — An Garda Siochana
|
Head Grooms Person
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
1
|
Replacement for retirement
|
|
D/E&S
|
Programme for Govt 22 Psychologist & 3 SENO staff
|
Psychologists/SENO
|
25
|
Approved
|
25-May-09
|
25
|
Extending a service and reducing spend on panel scheme
|
|
Chief Inspector vacancy from retirement
|
Chief Inspector
|
1
|
Approved
|
Nov 09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
A/Secretary post
|
Asst Secretary
|
2
|
Part Approved
|
08-Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
CEO of State Examinations Commission
|
Asst Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
08-Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
School Inspectorate
|
10 Retired School Inspectors
|
10
|
Approved
|
03-Feb-10
|
10
|
|
|
NCCA
|
8 Education Officers (temp.)
|
8
|
Approved
|
22-Jun-10
|
8
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
SEC
|
EAM (maths)
|
1
|
Approved
|
16-Sep-10
|
1
|
Specialist post
|
|
NCCA
|
Director Curr. Assess.
|
1
|
Approved
|
22-Sep-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
SEC
|
Director (HEAD)
|
1
|
Approved
|
09-Mar-11
|
1
|
Busines critical case (Junior & Leaving Certs)
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Civilian drivers
|
2
|
Approved
|
07-Apr-11
|
2
|
Ministerial Appointments (Cannon)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Special Advisor
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
07-Apr-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
07-Apr-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Cannon)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
04-May-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
12-May-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
13-May-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Special Advisor
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
02-Jun-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal secretary
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
01-Jun-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Cannon)
|
DES
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
1 Approved
|
01-Jun-11
|
1
|
Min. appointment (Quinn)
|
DES
|
3 Post-primary Inspectors
|
Education
|
3
|
2 approved
|
20-May-11
|
|
to hold a competition for possible vacancies in the primary & post-primary inspectorate (specific sanction required for any appointment by D/Fin)
|
DES
|
4 Temp Cos form PAS + 2 redeployed from other local depts.
|
CO
|
6
|
6 approved
|
03-Jun-11
|
6
|
4 Temp Cos form PAS + 2 redeployed from other local depts to cover absences in large scale operational areas.
|
NCCA
|
1 new education officer
|
Officer
|
1
|
1 approved
|
05-Jul-11
|
|
new post had been approved previously. 2 other staff retiring in august will also be replaced.
|
DES
|
replace senior statistician on 5 year secondment
|
Senior statistician
|
5
|
approved
|
06-Jul-11
|
|
replacement will return to Cso when DES statistician returns from ICTU
|
D/Social Protection
|
New Management Board Structure
|
A/Sec and Director
|
4
|
Agree in principle to fill two of three A/Sec arising in '09 and to replace over '09 and '10 four departing Directors by two /Secs.
|
Decision by Minister 8/10/09 to proceed. Sanction issued 19 April '10 to appoint 2 A/Secs to replace 4 departing Directors.
|
4
|
Agreed to restructure responsibilities at Mgt Board level from 5 A/Sec and 5 Directors to 6 A/Sec and 1 Director.
|
|
To fill vacancy resulting from retirement in Child Family & Supplementary Policy & Services
|
Asst Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Regional & Pensions Service Delivery
|
Asst Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
General Register Office
|
Asst Secretary
|
1
|
Refused
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
|
GPs required to operate med assessment scheme
|
Medical Assessors
|
4
|
Approved
|
09-Nov-09
|
4
|
Control function in monitoring validity of illness cases
|
|
Dep Head for med assessment scheme
|
Deputy Chief Medical Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
13-Jul-09
|
1
|
To provide management level to ensure appropriate monitoring of illness cases
|
|
Director — This is a statutory post
|
Chief Appeals Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Oct-09
|
1
|
Statutory Requirement to have Director in place
|
|
Head of Office — renewal of contract
|
Pension Ombudsman
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Apr-09
|
1
|
Statutory requirement to have Ombudsman in place
|
|
3 posts sanctioned for Buncrana Office Donegal
|
Service Officer
|
3
|
Approved
|
24-Aug-09
|
3
|
Not possible to recruit Service Officer staff locally or via CAF
|
|
8 Buncrana Office Donegal
|
Staff Officer
|
8
|
Approved
|
06-Oct-09
|
8
|
Supervisory posts
|
|
Promotions (Dundalk)
|
CO to SO
|
20
|
Approved
|
01-Jul-09
|
20
|
Reduce Live Register "waiting time" for new claimants
|
|
Promotions Dundalk Initiative
|
CO to SO
|
25
|
Approved
|
23-Dec-09
|
25
|
Reduce Live Register "waiting time" for new claimants
|
|
Sanction to run competition for PO post in Sligo
|
Principal Officer
|
|
Approved
|
18-Jan-10
|
1
|
No assignment to date
|
|
Package of up to 100 posts being requested -50 promotions in 2010 and 50 in 2011.
|
SO, EO and HEO, AP,
|
100
|
Part Approved
|
25-Mar-10
|
20
|
To deal with increases in the Live Register
|
|
Social Welfare Appeals Officers (Retired)
|
AP
|
12
|
Approved
|
20-May-10
|
12
|
Backlog of Appeals office Claims requiring decisions
|
|
Special Adviser to Minister
|
PO Standard
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-May-10
|
1
|
Ministerial appointments to D/SP
|
|
Special Media Adviser to Minister
|
PO Standard
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-May-10
|
1
|
Ministerial appointments to D/SP
|
|
Personal Assistant to Minister
|
HEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-May-10
|
1
|
Ministerial appointments to D/SP
|
|
Personal Secretary to Minister
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
06-May-10
|
1
|
Ministerial appointments to D/SP
|
|
Request to fill posts by internal competition
|
PO, AP and HEO
|
3
|
Approved
|
17-Aug-10
|
3
|
Essential to the maintenance of critical IT projects connected with increased workload arising from increases in the Live Register and also resulting from the integration of IT systems associated with transfers of functions to the D/SP. PO post is to be filled from existing internal panel while other 2 posts are to filled from redeployment if possible.
|
|
Medical Assessors
|
Medical Assessors
|
|
|
13-Jul-10
|
|
Approval given to run competition — additional sanction will be required to fill posts. The Medical Review and Assessment Services (MRAS) is the principal control mechanism for illness, disability and carer payment schemes administered by DSP.
|
|
Filling of Senior Management Posts
|
1 Deputy Secretary and 1 Assistant Secretary
|
2
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
Business Critical Posts
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
20-Apr-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Filling of Senior Management Posts
|
1 Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Apr-11
|
1
|
Approved on a redeployment basis
|
|
Payment of PO acting up allowance
|
PO
|
2
|
Approved
|
10-May-11
|
2
|
|
|
Appointment of civilian driver
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
25-May-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
15-Jun-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Appointment of civilian driver
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
16-Jun-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
28-Jun-11
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
D/AFF
|
Filling of 2 A/Sec posts
|
Assistant Secretary
|
2
|
Part Approved
|
19-Mar-10
|
1
|
|
|
Filling of vacancy in Direct Payment Schemes
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
10-Jul-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Senior Management, technical and scientific (45) to address skills deficits and ensure EU directives compliance
|
Various
|
45
|
Part Approved
|
19-Mar-10
|
21
|
—
|
|
Statutory posts
|
Audit & Senior management
|
2
|
Approved
|
19-Mar-10
|
2
|
—
|
|
Acting up allowance
|
HEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
2/10/09
|
1
|
|
|
Senior Management and Technical Posts
|
Various
|
54
|
Part Approved
|
22-Sep-10
|
3
|
To cover financial risk re management of Programmes. Remainder of request still under consideration.
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
8
|
Approved
|
10-Mar-11
|
8
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
appointment of AP
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
21-Apr-11
|
1
|
15 Aps retired in the previous 2 years. Consequential HEO vacancy will not be filled
|
|
Filling of vacancies in service delivery posts
|
Various
|
42
|
Part Approved
|
|
18
|
Delivery of service
|
D/EH&LG
|
To replace retiring and promoted Assistant Secretary
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
19/6/09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Request for 35 posts, 14 via promotion and 21 via recruitment
|
various Tech and administrative grades
|
35
|
Part Approved
|
27/03/2010
|
22
|
8 Posts in the National Parks & Wildlife Service: 1 Grade 1 Inspector, 1 Grade II Inspector, 4 Grade III Inspectors, 2 Conservation Rangers. 6 Posts in Met Éireann:1 Assistant Director, 1 Meteorologist, 4 Meteorological Officers 3 Other Professional/Technical Posts 1 Water Quality Inspector, 1 Principal Adviser (Environment Inspectorate), 1 Inspector Grade III, 5 General Service Posts 1 Principal Officer, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Executive Officer.
|
|
Met Éireann — Director
|
Director
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-Sep-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
To replace Principal on loan
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
29/1/10
|
1
|
Acting position
|
|
To replace retired assistant secretary — Heritage Division
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
21-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post — already deferred for 1 year
|
|
Replace retiree
|
GIS Manager
|
1
|
Approved
|
10-Jun-10
|
1
|
Required technical post
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
5
|
Approved
|
various 10 March 2011 to 21 March 2011
|
5
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Civilian Drivers and Special Advisors
|
5
|
Approved
|
various 9 May 2011 to 19 July 2011
|
5
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
Met Eireann — Principal Meterological Officer
|
Principal Meterological Officer
|
1
|
Pending
|
|
|
|
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Labour Relations Commiss-ion
|
Reappointment of 2 Rights Commissioners
|
PO equivalent
|
2
|
Approved
|
28/04/2009
|
2
|
Non-discretionary volume of LRC cases and need to maintain state IR machinery.
|
DETI
|
Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Kelleher
|
HEO, EO, Civilian Driver
|
4
|
Approved
|
06/05/2009
|
4
|
Political Appointments
|
DETI
|
Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Lenihan
|
HEO, EO, Civilian Driver
|
4
|
Approved
|
12/05/2009
|
4
|
Political Appointments
|
ET&I (Labour Relations Commiss-ion)
|
Deputy Director of Conciliation Services
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
29/5/2009
|
1
|
Business Critical Post in LRC necessary to maintain state IR machinery.
|
|
Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Calleary
|
HEO, EO, Civilian Driver
|
4
|
Approved
|
09/06/2009
|
4
|
Political Appointments
|
ET&I (Labour Court)
|
Reappointment of 2 Members of Labour Court
|
N/A
|
2
|
Approved
|
02/06/2009
|
2
|
Statutory posts needed for operation of divisions of Labour Court
|
ET&I (Office of Director of Corporate Enforce-ment)
|
Part-time services of retired High Court Judge
|
High Court Judge
|
1
|
Approved
|
03/06/2009
|
1
|
To adjudicate on legal documents in Anglo Irish Bank investigation
|
ET&I (Labour Relations Commiss-ion)
|
Reappointment of 2 Rights Commissioners
|
PO equivalent
|
2
|
Approved
|
13/08/2009
|
2
|
Non-discretionary volume of LRC cases and need to maintain state IR machinery.
|
ET&I (National Employ-mentRightsAuthority)
|
Solicitor
|
Solicitor
|
1
|
Application was refused
|
10/09/2009
|
0
|
|
ET&I (Patents Office)
|
Request for higher duties allowances for 2 EOs
|
HEO
|
2
|
Approved
|
10/09/2009
|
2
|
Temporary replacements in Trademarks Division
|
ET&I
|
Renew contracts of 2 legal researchers
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
16/09/2009
|
2
|
To provide research for drawing up Companies Consolidation bill. 2 EO posts to be suppressed for duration of temporary contract.
|
ET&I (Labour Court)
|
Deputy Chairman of Labour Court
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
31/01/2010
|
1
|
Statutory post. Filled by agreement by ICTU nominee.
|
ET&I
|
Additional 10 IT posts
|
HEO and EO
|
10
|
Partly approved
|
02-Jun-10
|
3
|
Critical ICT posts.
|
ET&I
|
Appointment of Legal Advisor on secondment from Office of AG
|
Legal Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
24-May-10
|
1
|
Critical legal skills requirement.
|
ET&I (Labour Court)
|
Filling of Ordinary member of Labour Court post
|
Principal Officer Higher
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-May-10
|
1
|
Statutory post. Filled by retention of member until new nomination is received.
|
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation
|
Minister O'Keeffe's Special Advisors
|
Principal Officer
|
2
|
Approved
|
18-May-10
|
2
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister O'Keeffe's Personal Assistant
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-May-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister O'Keeffe's Personal Secretary
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-May-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister of State Lenihan's Personal Secretary
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
21-Jun-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
To give Acting Up to an AO for AP and consequentials to EO and CO
|
AP, HEO, EO
|
3
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
To hold an internal competition to fill 2 AP posts
|
Assistant Principal
|
2
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation
|
To renew the contracts of 2 Legal Researchers
|
|
2
|
Approved
|
09-Aug-10
|
2
|
Contractors working on legislation
|
Labour Court
|
To re-appoint the Chairman and 2 Ordinary Members
|
|
3
|
Approved
|
19-Jul-10
|
3
|
Statutory posts.
|
Labour Relations Commission
|
Re-appointment of a Rights Commissioner
|
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Jul-10
|
1
|
Statutory post
|
NERA
|
To fill Legal Advisor vacancy
|
Solicitor (AP)
|
1
|
Approved.
|
13-Sep-10
|
1
|
Critical post that will save expenditure on external legal services.
|
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
|
To fill PO vacancies
|
PO
|
3
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation
|
Assistant Secretary post
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
Ass Sec posts have reduced from 7 to 4 since April. Post in CSD area — arises due to retirement
|
NERA
|
To fill Accountant vacancy
|
Accountant Grade I
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
13
|
Approved
|
various 10 March 2011 to 11 April 2011
|
13
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
WAM project — temporary placement
|
graduate
|
1
|
Approved
|
15/03/2011
|
1
|
Temporary replacement for 6 months- administered by the Association of Higher Education Access Disability (AHEAD)
|
Minister of State Sean Sherlock
|
Personal Assistant
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
01/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
”
|
Personal Secretary
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
01/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
”
|
Civilian Driver
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
01/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
”
|
Civilian Driver
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
01/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
4
|
Approved
|
21/03/2011
|
4
|
|
Minister Richard Bruton
|
Personal Assistant
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
12/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
”
|
Personal Secretary
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
12/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
”
|
Press Adviser
|
Press Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
12/04/2011
|
1
|
Required for Ministerial Office
|
EJ&I
|
To fill AP Vacancy
|
AP
|
6
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
To Fill PO Vacanct
|
PO
|
4
|
Under Consideration
|
|
|
|
CEGA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
To start up and oversee new Irish SI translation unit.
|
Director
|
1
|
Approved
|
08/04/2009
|
1
|
Response to High Court ruling.
|
|
To manage the translation of Statutory Instruments into Irish
|
Aistritheoir Grád II
|
1
|
Approved
|
08/04/2009
|
1
|
Response to High Court ruling.
|
|
To manage the translation of Statutory Instruments into Irish
|
Aistritheoir Grád III
|
1
|
Approved
|
08/04/2009
|
1
|
Response to High Court ruling.
|
|
Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Assistant (HEO)
|
1
|
Approved
|
06/05/2009
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
06/05/2009
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Ministerial Staff
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
30/04/2009
|
2
|
Political Appointment
|
|
To translate documents into Irish for EU.
|
Detached National Expert
|
3
|
Approved
|
05/11/2009
|
3
|
Temporary fixed term contracts renewed for 1 year.
|
|
To replace 2 Assistant Secretaries, one of whom had retired and the other promoted.
|
Assistant Secretary
|
2
|
Approved
|
23/04/2010 & 14/05/2010
|
2
|
Department was operating with only 1 Assistant Sec. Business critical post
|
Charitable, Donations and Bequests Office
|
To renew contract of Secretary to Commissioners.
|
Solicitor (AP)
|
1
|
Approved
|
11-Mar-10
|
1
|
Need for continuity during the changeover period leading to the setting up of the Charities Regulatory Authority.
|
National Advisory Committee on Drugs
|
To recruit researcher into drugs.
|
Researcher (AP)
|
1
|
Approved
|
11-Mar-10
|
1
|
Sanction granted to Health Research Board to recruit and second the Researcher to the NACD. Post considered a 'Business Critical Post'.
|
|
Minister Carey's Special Advisor
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister Carey's Media Advisor
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister Carey's Personal Assistant
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister Carey's Personal Secretary
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister of State White's Personal Assistant
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-May-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister of State White's Personal Secretary
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-May-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister of State White's Civilian Drivers
|
Civilian Driver
|
2
|
Approved
|
19-May-10
|
2
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Ministerial Staff (Minister of State White)
|
Special Advisor
|
1
|
Approved
|
24-May-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Additional Assistant Secretary Post
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Refused but Director post approved
|
22-Jul-10
|
1
|
Critical management post
|
Equality Authority
|
Filling of Legal Advisor post
|
PO
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers special advisers
|
3
|
Approved
|
21-Mar-11
|
3
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
To allow substantive AP grade for 4 HEOs who have been on acting up basis for 3 years
|
AP
|
4
|
Approved
|
09-Mar-11
|
4
|
Duration of acting up period.
|
Finance
|
Banking specialist (temporary fixed term contract for 3 years)
|
Banking Specialist (Assistant Secretary level)
|
1
|
Approved
|
21/8/09
|
1
|
Urgent need for expertise in banking area.
|
|
Package of IT posts.
|
1 ICT AP, 2 ICT E0s, 1 promotion EO to HEO (ICT)
|
4
|
Approved
|
23/12/09
|
4
|
Is in line with the ICT staffing recommendations made by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes
|
|
Assistant Secretary in CMOD
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
Jan 2010
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Secretary General
|
Secretary General
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Feb-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
8 POs
|
Principal
|
8
|
Approved
|
12-Apr-10
|
8
|
Business Critical posts in situation where staffing levels were already below approved revised limits
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Director, Language Training Unit; higher duties allowance
|
Assistant Principal
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical post
|
|
Employee Assistance Officer
|
Higher Executive officer
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Staff Officer
|
Staff Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
28-June-201
|
1
|
Business critical post
|
|
Second Secretary Financial Services Division
|
Second Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
21-Jul-10
|
1
|
Business critical post
|
|
Senior Economic Adviser
|
Senior Economic Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Sep-10
|
1
|
Business critical post — 3 Year Contract
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
3
|
Approved
|
03-May-11
|
3
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
Revenue
|
Promotion of 2 COs to EO
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
24/6/09
|
2
|
Skilled staff. Newly commissioned Cutter to be launched and used in fight against illegal importation of drugs
|
|
Package of 200 posts.
|
Various Grades
|
200
|
Approved
|
22/12/09
|
200
|
To fill key management, audit and policy posts to ensure effective tax collection through a mix of redeployment, internal promotion and open competition.
|
|
To have internal competition for 2 CO positions in Print Room.
|
Clerical Officer
|
2
|
Approved
|
17-Feb-10
|
2
|
Open to Service Officers — regrading of 2 Service Officer posts to CO and filled by redeployment — with no overall increase in numbers.
|
|
Completion of final 2 phases of 2003 Uplift Agreement i.e. uplift of 20 Tax Officers to EO; 28 Higher Tax Officers to HEO & 5 CO Programmers to EO JSA
|
Uplift of 20 Tax Officers to EO; 28 Higher Tax Officers to HEO & 5 CO Programmers to EO JSA
|
53
|
Approved
|
30-Mar-10
|
53
|
Revenue Integration to General Service grades. This was a legacy of the Revenue Agreement on Integration agreed with the Unions following the integration of Customs staff with Tax staff. End result is more effective casework management following targeted training.
|
|
Revenue Solicitor and Asst Secretary post in Investigations and Prosecutions Division
|
Revenue Solicitor and Asst Secretary
|
2
|
Approved
|
22-Apr-10
|
2
|
Particular responsibilities attaching to each post.
|
|
Creation of additional posts with allowances at Terminal 2 Dublin Airport
|
6 Eos, 12 Cos
|
18
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
Valuation Office
|
Promotions
|
Chief Superintendents of Mapping
|
2
|
Approved
|
|
2
|
Element of restructuring plan for VO.
|
|
Higher Superintendents of Mapping
|
Higher Superintendents of Mapping
|
2
|
Approved
|
|
2
|
Element of restructuring plan for VO.
|
|
Appeal Officer
|
Appeal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Sep-09
|
1
|
Internal competition — no backfilling of resulting vacancies — overall numbers not affected.
|
|
A minimum of 1 Asst Registrar (HEO) and 3 COs for Valuation Tribunal to deal with ongoing Tribunal Appeals arising from National Revaluation
|
1 Asst Registrar (HEO) and 3 COs
|
4
|
Approved
|
15-Apr-10
|
4
|
To ensure that the statutory deadlines for processing of appeals following the Revaluation process be met. Sanctioned on basis that an EO post be suppressed for 1 year, while an EO filled the HEO position on an acting up basis. 1 CO post to be filled on redeployment and the other 2 on temp contract for 11 mths each.
|
|
3 Student Valuers
|
3 Student Valuers @ CO level
|
3
|
Approved
|
17-Jun-10
|
3
|
On 1 year contracts on 1st pt of the CO scale, replacing students
|
|
To replace Service Officer retiring on age grounds
|
Service Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Oct-10
|
1
|
To be filled by redeployment, and that the overall number of Service Officers be reduced from 4 to 3 by end 2010
|
|
1 Managing Valuer (PO equiv)
|
1 Managing Valuer
|
1
|
Approved
|
05-Nov-10
|
1
|
To be filled internally with no backfilling i.e. suppress resulting AP equiv post
|
|
1 Cleaner and a promotion in situ of a Cleaner to Superintendent of Cleaners to replace upcoming retiree in latter grade
|
Cleaner & Superintendent of Cleaners
|
2
|
Part approved
|
17-Dec-10
|
1
|
To be filled through redeployment.
|
C&AG
|
Vacancies at various Grades
|
4 PO, 4.7 AP, 14.5 HEO/EO, 1.7 CO (Total 24.9)
|
24.9
|
Approved
|
15-Mar-10
|
24.9
|
Extra responsibilities e.g. NAMA, new Accounting Standards, extra work on Revenue account
|
|
1 Director of Audit
|
Assistant Sec level
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Apr-10
|
1
|
Scale of operations and complex issues involved.
|
|
Trainee Auditor to fill vacancies
|
Trainee Auditor
|
2
|
Approved
|
03-Aug-10
|
2
|
Temporary appointment to cover vacancy caused by secondment of a Detached National Expert to the EU, and relocation of other staff member.
|
|
Trainee Auditor
|
Trainee Auditor
|
1
|
Approved
|
28/04/2011
|
1
|
To replace Auditor recently deceased, during busiest period for auditing.
|
OPW
|
Upgrade
|
Architect
|
1
|
Refused
|
29/5/09
|
0
|
|
|
To fill vacancies
|
Service Officers
|
3
|
Approved
|
22/6/09
|
3
|
No viable alternatives to filling vacancy
|
|
Commissioner (Property Management Services)
|
Commissioner (Assistant Secretary)
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-Aug-09
|
1
|
To enable OPW to effectively deliver on the current demands for its services made by Government, other Departments and their agencies and the public.
|
|
Recruit 16 graduates at a reduced salary to replace those finishing the Graduate Architect Training Scheme.
|
Architect training programme
|
16
|
Approved
|
14/08/09
|
16
|
Participation in scheme for 5 years, — reduced salaries and fees
|
|
To fill vacancy in new section
|
Quantity Surveyor
|
1
|
Approved
|
08/12/09
|
1
|
NPPOU section in Trim
|
|
To fill possible vacancy in Director of the Botanic Gardens pending decision on 3 yr career break for incumbent to assume major positions in US
|
Acting up Director of Botanic Gardens
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Apr-10
|
1
|
Provided that the previous post of the new Acting Director remain unfilled for the duration of the Director's absence on career break
|
|
Filling of Management/ Administration and Technical Posts
|
Various
|
142
|
Part Approved
|
24-Sep-10
|
2
|
Employee Assistance Officer and Payroll expert approved — business critical posts. Remainder of submission under consideration.
|
|
National Procurement Service (NPS)
|
Various
|
21
|
Approved
|
04-Aug-10
|
21
|
Staffing of NPS — 12 Buyers, 2 solicitors, 1 analyst & 6 Admin, 1 Admin officer
|
|
Appointment of Minister of State Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers
|
4
|
Approved
|
various 10 March 2011 to 25 March 2011
|
4
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
Temporary district Inspector
|
Temporary district Inspector
|
1
|
Approved
|
13-May-11
|
1
|
3 month contract retention so as to allow continuation of maintenance work
|
|
Regrading to architect
|
Architect
|
2
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
Retention
|
Employee Assistance officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
02-Jun-11
|
1
|
Retention for 3 months to allow business continuity
|
|
|
District inspector
|
1
|
Approved
|
02-Jun-11
|
1
|
Retention for 12 weeks to allow business continuity
|
|
Grade 3 engineer
|
Grade 3 engineer
|
1
|
Approved
|
02-Jun-11
|
1
|
Vacancy filled by redeployment
|
Attorney General
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 111
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 111
|
1
|
Approved
|
18-Feb-10
|
1
|
Important legal post
|
|
Head of Administration
|
HEO
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Jan-00
|
1
|
Principal post in charge of the office
|
|
Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade 11
|
Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade 11
|
3
|
Approved
|
|
3
|
Important legal posts
|
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 1 (Vacancy)
|
Assistant Secretary Level
|
1
|
Approved (acting-up basis for 3 yrs)
|
21-Sep-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 11
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 11
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Important legal post because of the workload in the office
|
|
Dep Director
|
Deputy Secretary level
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Feb-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post (Internal TLAC type competition. Consequentials, if any, also sanctioned within ECF.)
|
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 111
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 111
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Important legal post because of the workload in the office
|
|
Promotion AP to PO
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
|
|
Promotion AP to PO
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
|
|
Temp Asst Project Manager
|
Asst. Proj Manager
|
1
|
Approved
|
22-Oct-10
|
|
9 month contract not to exceed €15,000 @ €125.00 per day
|
|
Drafter
|
Contractor
|
2
|
Approved
|
03/12/2010
|
2
|
Max 6 months
|
|
Executive Officer
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
28/01/2011
|
1
|
Business needs of office
|
|
Special Advisor
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
29/03/2011
|
1
|
Ministerial Appointment
|
|
3 Legislative Drafters
|
Legislative Drafter
|
3
|
Refused
|
14/04/2011
|
0
|
|
|
2 Civilian Drivers
|
Civilian Driver
|
2
|
Approved
|
11/05/2011
|
2
|
Government Decision
|
|
CO
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
15/04/2011
|
1
|
Long term sick leave case
|
Chief State Solicitor
|
Solicitor
|
Solicitor
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Jun-10
|
1
|
Official appointed on completion of apprenticeship
|
|
Solicitor
|
Solicitor (temp.) NAMA
|
1
|
Approved
|
08-Jul-10
|
1
|
High Court NAMA case
|
|
Promotion Law Clerk to Legal Executive
|
Legal Executive
|
2
|
Approved
|
31-Aug-10
|
2
|
Trainee scheme
|
|
Temp State Solicitor
|
150 State Solicitor Manweeks
|
1
|
Approved
|
13-Apr-11
|
150 State Solicitor Manweeks
|
Mat. Leave cover etc business case.
|
|
Apprentice Solicitor and Trainee Law Clerk Schemes
|
Solicitor and Legal Executive
|
2
|
Not approved.
|
13-Apr-11
|
0
|
Involves guaranteed promotion contra moratorium.
|
|
CO
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
13-Apr-11
|
1
|
Business needs of office
|
|
CO
|
CO
|
1
|
Approved
|
17-Jun-11
|
1
|
Business needs of office
|
Central Statistics Office
|
Assistant Director General
|
Assistant Director General
|
1
|
Approved
|
22-Oct-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post -approved on the basis any resultant internal vacancy is suppressed
|
|
Assistant Director General for Macroeconomic and Environment Divisions
|
Assistant Director General
|
1
|
Approved
|
Agreed by Minister 14 April 2010
|
1
|
|
|
Senior Statistician
|
Senior Statistician
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business case
|
|
EO
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
23-Jun-10
|
2
|
To assist BIM decent.
|
|
QNHS/EU-SILC Survey
|
Interviewer
|
8
|
Approved
|
27-May-11
|
8
|
Business case
|
Defence
|
Night watchman
|
Night Watchman
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
To provide security at the Galway premises
|
|
Director of Military Prosecutions
|
Director of Military Prosecutions
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Statutory post
|
|
Assistant Principal/Senior Systems Analyst
|
Assistant Principal/Senior Systems Analyst
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Sanctioned in Galway as a result of the suppression of a PO and the transfer of his duties to Dublin
|
|
Head Services Officer
|
Head Services Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Needed for the decentralisation of premises to Newbridge
|
|
Services Officer
|
Services Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
—
|
|
Director
|
Director
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
—
|
|
Principal Officer
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
—
|
|
Special Adviser
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
09-Apr-10
|
1
|
Ministerial staff
|
|
Special Adviser
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
16-Apr-10
|
1
|
Ministerial staff
|
|
Personal Assistant
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
09-Apr-10
|
1
|
Ministerial staff
|
|
Personal Secretary
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
09-Apr-10
|
1
|
Ministerial staff
|
|
Principal Officer
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
05-Aug-10
|
1
|
PO vacancy arising from appointment of Director
|
|
Principal Officer
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
05-Aug-10
|
1
|
Retirement of PO in Galway
|
|
Assistant Principal
|
Assistant Principal
|
2
|
Approved
|
05-Aug-10
|
2
|
Arising from filling of PO posts
|
|
Prof. Accountant Grade I (Temporary)
|
Prof. Accountant Grade I
|
1
|
Approved
|
24-Mar-11
|
1
|
Business critical case
|
|
Contract Archivists
|
Temporary archivist
|
6
|
Approved
|
10-May-11
|
6
|
Work on 2016 project
|
|
Allowance
|
1 EO, 1 HEO
|
2
|
Approved
|
27-May-11
|
2
|
Allowances approved for temporary upgrades at a cost of €5,000 to allow cost effective delivery of a project valued at €1m
|
DPP
|
To fill retirement vacancy
|
Head of Directing Division (between Asst Sec and Dep Sec)
|
1
|
Approved
|
05-Jun-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Chief Prosecution Solicitor
|
Chief Prosecution Solicitor (between Asst Sec and Dep Sec)
|
1
|
Approved
|
02-Nov-09
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Internal Promotion to Deputy Chief Prosecution Solicitor
|
Deputy Chief Prosecution Solicitor
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Internal Promotion to PO
|
PO (higher)
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Legal Researcher (temp.)
|
Legal Researcher (temp.)
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Apr-10
|
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Head of Admin (allowance)
|
Head of Admin (allowance)
|
1
|
approved
|
23-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Legal Researcher (temp.)
|
Legal Researcher (temp.)
|
1
|
Approved
|
13-Apr-11
|
1
|
Business critical case
|
Foreign Affairs
|
5 Third Secretaries
|
Third Secretaries
|
5
|
Approved
|
|
5
|
From the 2008 competition to provide for succession planning
|
|
Assistant Secretary
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
19-Feb-10
|
1
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Counsellor and First Secretary
|
Counsellor and First Secretary
|
2
|
Approved
|
|
2
|
Business Critical Post
|
|
Chairmanship of OSCE — temporary hiring of staff
|
3 Assistant Secretaries, 1 PO, 1 AP, 1 Third Sec, 2 EOs and 3 Clerical Officers
|
11
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
Business Critical posts essential to chairmanship of OSCE which has been approved by government
|
|
staff in audit and control area of ODA
|
AP level dealing with audit, control and monitoring functions of ODA
|
10
|
Approved
|
|
10
|
Arises from FGS Irish Aid Management Review
|
|
Special adviser to Minister
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
Secondment from HEA
|
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
8
|
Approved
|
Various 29 March 2011 to 8 April 2011
|
8
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
Taoiseach
|
Assistant Principal
|
Assistant Principal
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Head of the IT Unit to be filled from redeployment
|
|
Administrative Officers
|
Administrative Officers
|
3
|
Approved
|
|
3
|
For succession planning
|
|
Special Adviser to Minister of State Curran, Chief Whip
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Apr-10
|
1
|
Transfer of staff to Minister from previous Dept
|
|
Staff for Minister of State/Chief Personal Staff
|
PA & 2 x Worksharing Sec Assistants
|
2
|
Approved
|
06-May-10
|
2
|
Transfer of staff to Minister from previous Dept
|
|
Special Advisor to Taoiseach
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
15/06/2010
|
1
|
Transfer from DFA
|
|
Promotion HEO to AP
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
15/06/2010
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Promotion AP to PO
|
PO
|
1
|
Approved
|
15/06/2010
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Deputy Government Press Secretary
|
Principal Officer (Higher)
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/02/2011
|
1
|
Transfer of staff at Request of Taoiseach
|
|
Personal Assistant to Taoiseach
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/02/2011
|
1
|
Transfer of staff at Request of Taoiseach
|
|
Special Advisers
|
PO Std Scale
|
2
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
2
|
Ministerial Appt
|
|
Special Advisers
|
Dep Secretary
|
2
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
2
|
Ministerial Appt
|
|
Personal Assistant to Taoiseach
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Personal Assistant to Taoiseach
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Personal Assistant to Taoiseach
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Personal Assistant to Taoiseach
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Personal Secretary to Taoiseach
|
EO
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
Business Case
|
|
Civilian Drivers for Chief Whip
|
Civilian Driver
|
2
|
Approved
|
27-May-11
|
2
|
Ministerial Appts
|
|
Civilian Driver for Leader of Seanad
|
Civilian Driver
|
1
|
Approved
|
23/06/2011
|
1
|
Necessary to fill post
|
|
Govt Press Secretary
|
Asst Sec Equiv
|
1
|
Approved
|
10/06/2011
|
1
|
Up to 1 Sept 2011 maximum for smooth changeover
|
|
Personal Assistant to Govt Chief Whip
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
05/07/2011
|
1
|
Business Critical
|
|
Govt Press Secretary
|
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Dep Gov Press Secretary
|
Principal Officer (Higher)
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Asst Gov Press Secretary
|
Principal Officer (Std Scale))
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Special Adviser to Govt Chief Whip
|
Principal Officer (Std Scale)
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
Transport
|
Coastal Sector Unit Managers
|
Coastal Sector Unit Managers
|
3
|
Approved
|
|
3
|
Needed for health and safety reasons
|
|
Operations and Training Officer in the coastal service
|
Operations and Training Officer in the coastal service
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Needed for health and safety reasons
|
|
Assistant Secretary Vacancy from retirement (Public Transport)
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
22-Oct-09
|
1
|
Key management level post
|
|
A/Sec vacancy
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
—
|
|
Principal Officer
|
Principal Officer
|
2
|
Refused
|
|
|
To be filled from internal competition.
|
|
Acting Up
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
28-Feb-10
|
1
|
Pressures in connection with the setting up of the National Transport Authority
|
|
Personal Staff for Minister for State Ciarán Cuffe T.D.
|
1 x PA & 1 x Personal Sec
|
2
|
Approved
|
21-Apr-10
|
2
|
|
|
Special Advisor for MoS Cuffe
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-10
|
1
|
Political appointment
|
|
Chief Maritime Accident Investigator
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved (originally approved Nov 09). Transport sought amendment to condition of sanction but original sanction stands.
|
18-Aug-10
|
1
|
Critical post in new National Transport Investigation Unit
|
|
Filling of existing and forthcoming vacancies in the Irish Coast Guard.
|
Various from EO to PO
|
31
|
5 approved with redeployment condition: Manager Volunteer Services (AP1), Divisional Controller (AP), Shift Watch Keeping Officer (EOx3)
|
19-Aug-10
|
5
|
Critical posts in the Irish Coast Guard
|
|
Filling of vacancies in the Marine Survey Office
|
various up to PO
|
11
|
2 approved with redeployment condition: Deputy Divisional Controller (AP), Surveyor in Charge (PO).
|
19-Aug-10
|
2
|
Critical posts in the Marine Survey Office
|
|
Filling of PO post which had been deferred since Feb 2010
|
PO
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
Post has been deferred since Feb 2010- from Internal Panel
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
14
|
Approved
|
various 10 March 2011 to 26 April 2011
|
14
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
Health
|
DG of OMCYA
|
Deputy Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
23-Dec-09
|
1
|
Head of Office of Min for Children etc
|
|
CEO Designate of Adoption Authority
|
Assistant Secretary level
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Sep-10
|
1
|
Head of Adoption Authority as required under Adoption Act 2010
|
|
Assessor of Youth Work
|
AP
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Aug-10
|
1
|
Statutory Post
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
12
|
Approved
|
Various 10 March to 18 April 2011
|
12
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
Regularization of Contract for Services
|
Health Promotion Policy Advisor (AP Equivalent)
|
1
|
Approved
|
04/05/2011
|
1
|
|
|
Temp Cover for Sick Leave
|
Personal Secretary
|
0.4
|
Approved
|
02/06/2011
|
0.4
|
|
Children & Youth Affairs
|
Appointment of senior specialist with experience in the area of child welfare and protection services
|
PO Equivalent
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-May-11
|
1
|
Required in response to recommendations in the Ryan Report into institutional child abuse. Secondment from D/Health & Children
|
|
Secretary General appointment
|
Secretary General
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Jul-11
|
1
|
Required for new Department
|
Tourism, Culture & Sport
|
Filling of two posts in Minister's Constituency Office by transfers from other Departments
|
Executive Officer
|
2
|
Approved
|
20-May-10
|
2
|
Posts vital to the functioning of the Constituency Office
|
|
Minister Hanafin's Special Advisor
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister Hanafin's Press Advisor
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Minister Hanafin's Personal Assistant
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Renewal of contract for Director in Culture Ireland
|
Assistant Principal
|
1
|
Approved
|
|
1
|
Critical function of the Dept. Government priority. Equivalent post to be suppressed.
|
|
Minister Hanafin's Personal Secretary
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
27-Apr-10
|
1
|
Political Appointment
|
|
Filling of PO vacancy
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
Post is in CSD, which covers a wide area , and Dept already carrying other PO post which has not been filled
|
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers special advisers
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers special advisers
|
4
|
Approved
|
21/03/2011
|
4
|
|
National Archives
|
Filling of vacancies to avoid the closure of the reading room
|
CO, EO and Service Officers
|
6
|
Part approved to fill 3 posts (1 CO and 2 Service Officers) by redeployment. Service Officers not available via redeployment so sanction given to recruit.
|
June/ July/ Aug 2010
|
3
|
Business critical, frontline posts.
|
Ombudsman
|
Senior Investigator
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Approved
|
30-Apr-10
|
1
|
Business critical management post.
|
State Laboratory
|
4 Student Analysts
|
Students
|
4
|
Approved
|
03-Aug-10
|
4
|
Temporary 7 month appointments
|
CENR
|
Assistant Secretary
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-May-10
|
1
|
TLAC competition
|
|
Temporary EO for 6 months
|
EO
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
To suppress 2 CO posts and replace with 2 EO posts
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-10
|
2
|
Business needs of Department
|
|
AO vacancy filled
|
AO
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-10
|
1
|
Business needs of Department
|
|
Appointment of Ministerial Staff
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
6
|
Approved
|
31-Mar-11
|
6
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
Assistant Secretary
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
26-May-10
|
1
|
TLAC competition
|
|
EO
|
EO
|
1
|
Refused
|
|
|
|
|
EO
|
EO
|
2
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-10
|
2
|
Business needs of Department
|
|
AO
|
AO
|
1
|
Approved
|
01-Jun-10
|
1
|
Business needs of Department
|
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
Personal Secretary, Assistant, Civilian drivers, special advisers
|
6
|
Approved
|
31-Mar-11
|
6
|
Ministerial Appointments
|
|
EO
|
EO
|
1
|
Approved
|
25-May-11
|
1
|
To facilitate a commitment to allow a staff member to decentralise. Consequential CO post suppressed.
|
National Gallery
|
Renewal of temporary contracts
|
Security Attendant
|
15
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Appointment of contractors to permanent posts
|
Security Attendant
|
7
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Regularise position of Head of Conservation
|
Engineer Grade II (AK I)
|
1
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
To appoint staff on a fixed term basis for Master Development Plan
|
Head of Art Handling (HEO), MDP Project Manager (HEO), Paper Conservator (AKII), Painting Conservator (AKII), Art Handlers (x3)
|
7
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Filling of permanent positions
|
Head of Exhibitions (AK I), Senior Curator (AK I), HEO, EO, Website Administrator (AK II), IT Officer (CO)
|
6
|
Under consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Filling of post of Director
|
Director
|
1
|
Approved
|
10-Jan-11
|
1
|
Statutory Post
|
Public Expend-iture &Reform
|
Secretary General
|
Sec-Gen
|
1
|
Approved
|
26/04/2011
|
1
|
Govt Appointment
|
|
Special Adviser
|
Principal Standard
|
1
|
Approved
|
03/05/2011
|
1
|
Critical to operation of Minister's Office
|
|
Special Adviser
|
Special Adviser
|
1
|
Approved
|
18/05/2011
|
1
|
Critical to operation of Minister's Office
|
|
Personal Assistant
|
Personal Assistant
|
1
|
Approved
|
03/05/2011
|
1
|
Critical to operation of Minister's Office
|
|
Personal Secretary (Constituency Secretary)
|
Personal Secretary
|
1
|
Approved
|
02/05/2011
|
1
|
Critical to operation of Minister's Office
|
|
|
|
2336.3
|
|
TOTAL
|
1534
|
|
1The Deputy may wish to note that an Independent Review Panel of the Department of Finance, comprising 3 Members, has also been established, chaired by Mr. Rob Wright. A Chairperson has also been appointed to the Implementation group on the Croke Park Agreement.
Note: Includes HSEand Health NCSAs exceptions sought between May 2009 and end December 2010. Under the 2011-2014 ECF within overall numbers reduction targets the HSE is responsible for filling of specified exempted posts and exceptions to the moratorium while the Department of Health is responsible for approving exceptions for health NCSAs. There must be suppression of a post or posts of an equivalent value in non-priority areas for each new exempted post or post filled on an exceptional basis
—The renewal of employment contracts for the Head of Economics and Air Passengers Rights Executive posts;
—The filling of the Deputy Head of Economics post by means of redeployment from the Public Service Redeployment Panel. Only if a candidate with the required skills set is not available can the post be filled by means of external recruitment;
—The filling of 2.3 (WTE) administrative staff by means of redeployment from the Public Service Redeployment Panel.
—The temporary redeployment of 3 locum scientists from within science staff at University College Dublin to help deliver breath testing programmes;
—The filling of 1 administrative post by means of redeployment from the Public Service Redeployment Panel.
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
No.
|
Requesting Body
|
Purpose of Sanction
|
Grade
|
No. of posts
|
Decision
|
No. of posts granted
|
Date Sanctioned
|
Comment
|
1
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework Directive
|
Technician (Hydroacoustics)
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year temporary position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
2
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework Directive
|
Research Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year temporary position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
3
|
Central and Regional Fisheries Boards
|
To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework, Habitats and Eels Directives
|
Fishery Officers
|
23
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
23
|
28/07/2009
|
4 month seasonal positions. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
4
|
Eastern Regional Fisheries Board
|
For increased surveillance in the Dublin, Dundalk and Wexford districts.
|
Fishery Officers
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
28/07/2009
|
6.5 month temporary positions. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
5
|
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
|
To fill recently vacated post
|
Fisheries Environmental Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year temporary position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
6
|
Western Regional Fisheries Board
|
Cover for maternity leave
|
Administrative Assistant, Grade IV
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year temporary position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
7
|
Western Regional Fisheries Board
|
For housekeeper at Aasleagh Lodge
|
Summer Student
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
4 month seasonal position. Generates substantial own resources income for the Board.
|
8
|
North Western Regional Fisheries Board
|
To fill recently vacated post
|
Assistant Inspector
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
Permanent position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
9
|
North Western Regional Fisheries Board
|
For increased salmon protection effort
|
Fishery Officers
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
28/07/2009
|
3 month seasonal positions. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
10
|
Northern Regional Fisheries Board
|
To fill recently vacated post
|
Fisheries Environmental Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
Permanent position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
11
|
Northern Regional Fisheries Board
|
For administrative support for the CEO/Assistant CEO
|
Administrative Assistant, Grade IV
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
6 month temporary position. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
12
|
Northern Regional Fisheries Board
|
To meet minimun staffing levels required to run angling centres.
|
General Operatives
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
28/07/2009
|
5 month seasonal positions. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
13
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
For EU Life+ Programme
|
Research Officers (including Project Manager)
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
28/07/2009
|
4 year contract positions. Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
14
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
For EU Life+ Programme
|
Fisheries Assistant
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
4 year contract positon. Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
15
|
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
|
Protection and conservation work at Scartleigh Dam
|
Fishery Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year contract position. Board would be unable to carry out contract with Kerry County Council who are fully funding this post.
|
16
|
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
|
To fulfil contract with ESB to provide fisheries enforcement services on ESB fisheries in the Shannon region
|
Fishery Officers
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year contract positions. Board would be unable to carry out contract with ESB who are fully funding this post.
|
17
|
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
|
For EU Life+ Programme
|
Project Manager
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
5 year contract position. Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service and others. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
18
|
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
|
For EU Life+ Programme
|
Research Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
5 year contract position. Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service and others. Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards.
|
19
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
For Marine Sports Fish Programme
|
Technician (Data Mining)
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
28/07/2009
|
1 year contract position. Funded by Marine Institute and own resources
|
20
|
Geological Survey of Ireland
|
To facilitate participation by the INFOMAR programme team in two EU sponsored marine geology projects.
|
Specialist contract staff
|
4
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
4
|
23/10/2009
|
Posts funded from EU sources at no cost to Exchequer. Participation in the projects will leverage external funding to the benefit of the economy Participation in and attraction of such projects is a stated objective of the INFOMAR programme The posts are for a three-year fixed term under specific purpose contracts linked to EU projects
|
21
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
To replace retiring Commissioner for Energy Regulation
|
Commissioner
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
09/11/2009
|
5 year contract. Current and future role of the CER, both nationally and at a regional and EU level, justifies a full-time multi-member Commission.
|
22
|
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
|
To extend the contract of the Department's Research Coordinator by 50 weeks.
|
Research Coordinator
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
18/11/2010
|
Work to be undertaken is a critical time-defined component of the Knowledge Society Strategy. No further renewal of contract beyond period specified.
|
23
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
To renew contract of employment of legal advisor
|
Level 4, Band A
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
21/01/2010
|
Permanent contract. Significant savings can be realised from use of in-house legal advice compared with cost of procuring such advice from external sources.
|
24
|
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
|
Replace Finance Officer
|
Finance Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
04/02/2010
|
Sanctioned on basis of redeployment from within the public service.
|
25
|
Central Fisheries Board
|
To formally assign staff member to role of Director of Finance and pay higher duties allowance in absence of post holder who is on sick leave.
|
Director
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
16/03/2010
|
Agreed for up to six months.
|
26
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
For design and implementation of the Petroleum Safety Framework
|
Petroleum Safety Manager
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
31/03/2010
|
Permanent post. Sanctioned on basis that new functions for petroleum safety conferred on the CER require specialist expertise.
|
27
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
To assist the Petroleum Safety Manager (see above) in the design and implementation of the Petroleum Safety Framework.
|
Support Analyst
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
31/03/2010
|
Permanent posts. Sanctioned on basis that new functions for petroleum safety conferred on the CER require specialist expertise.
|
28
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Provide expert financial advice and support to CEO and board. Responsibility for organisation's financial control function.
|
Head of Department
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
07/09/2010
|
Permanent post. Sanctioned on the basis that finance function requires specialist expertise.
|
29
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Manage, introduce and operate systems for financial resource allocation and business planninng.
|
Senior Accountant
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
07/09/2010
|
Permanent post. Sanctioned on the basis that finance function requires specialist expertise.
|
30
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
To lead and manage the design, development and delivery of a range of initatives across domestic and non-domestic sectors through the Retrofit Programme.
|
Programme Manager EDRT
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
31
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Manage the design, development, implementation, maintenance and review of technical specifications for SEAI administered retrofit programmes.
|
Technical Standards Development Manager
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
32
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Support and assist initiatives on fuel poverty in context of retrofit programme
|
Programme Executive Domestic Energy Efficiency
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
33
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Provide advice and support to the National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme on contract framework agreements and Save As You Pay mechanisms.
|
Legal and Contracts Execurive
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
34
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
To design, implement and oversee a harmonised quality assurance framework across all retrofit programmes.
|
QA and Inspenction Manager
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
35
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
To deliver and manage the Triple E register of energy efficient products that underpin the ACA scheme.
|
Programme Manager — Accelerated Capital Allowances
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
36
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
To manage and drive the development of energy modelling activity.
|
Programme Manager — Energy Modelling
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
37
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Provide a statistical data management and analysis service within the Authority's Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit
|
Data Management Executive
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
38
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
|
Ongoing management and development of the Home Energy Savings Scheme
|
Programme Manager — Sustainable Energy
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
September 2010
|
Sanction subject to suitable staff being available from redeployment panel.
|
39
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
To provide high-level, strategic, mission critical legal advice to the Commissioners and the organisation and to manage all legal matters arising from ComReg's remit and activities
|
Senior Legal Counsel
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
21 January 2010
|
Sanctioned on basis of being most cost effective means of procuring legal advice.
|
40
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
Surveillance support
|
Fishery Officers
|
6
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
6
|
20/09/2010
|
2 month seasonal positions. Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework
|
41
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
Operational support
|
Fishery Assistants
|
23
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
23
|
20/09/2010
|
2 month seasonal positions. Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework
|
42
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To run angling centres
|
General Operatives
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
20/09/2010
|
2 month seasonal positions. Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework
|
43
|
National Oil Reserves Agency
|
To meet regulatory compliance responsibilities that arise from NORA's management of both Ringsend and Tarbert storage facilities, and the mitigation of risks associated with same to acceptable levels
|
Operations Engineer (Engineer Grade II)
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
9 Novem-ber 2010
|
Approved on basis that Ringsend storage facility about to come on line and need for suitably qualified staff to manage it.
|
44
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
Downstream gas and electricity safety staff
|
CER Analyst
|
10
|
Application was approved
|
10
|
15 Decem-ber 2010 & 22 June 2011
|
Approved on basis that required for CER's new functions. Original sanction (Dec 2010) for 8 posts plus 2 returnees from career break.Updated sanction (June 2011) for 9 posts (2 redeployed from NBA) and 1 returnee from career break.
|
45
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill vacancy created by retirement
|
Laboratory Chemist
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
46
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill vacancies created by retirements
|
Inspector
|
2
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
47
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill vacancies created by retirements
|
Administrator Grade 4
|
2
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
48
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
New positions in procurement, business development and operational support
|
HEO
|
3
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
49
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill vacancies created by retirements
|
Assistant Inspector
|
2
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
50
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill vacancies created by retirements
|
Fishery Officers
|
3
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
51
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
To fill vacancy created by retirement
|
Commissioner
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
January 2011
|
|
52
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland
|
To fill seasonal posts
|
Fishery Officer
|
32
|
Application was approved
|
32
|
9 May 2011
|
4 month seasonal positions. Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework
|
53
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
Cover for maternity leave
|
Legal Advisor
|
1
|
Application was approved
|
1
|
2 June 2011
|
Sanctioned on basis of being most cost effective means of procuring legal advice.
|
54
|
Commission for Energy Regulation
|
To fill vacancy created by retirement
|
Commissioner
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
55
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
To fill vacancy created by retirement
|
Director, Retail & Consumer Services
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
56
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
To fill vacancy created by retirement
|
Postal manager
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
57
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
New post arising from opening of postal market
|
Analyst
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
58
|
Commission for Communications Regulation
|
Renewal of contract
|
Commissioner
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
|
|
|
Department of Education and Skills
No.
|
Requesting Body
|
Purpose of Sanction
|
Grade
|
No. of posts
|
Decision
|
No. of posts granted
|
Date Sanctioned
|
Comment
|
1
|
Co Roscommon VEC
|
To replace retiring CEO; statutory post
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
26/6/09
|
Temporary 6 month appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
2
|
Department of Education & Science
|
Renewal of secondment of 276 teachers to Education Services
|
Teacher
|
276
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
170
|
6/7/09
|
Continuation of highest priority teacher training and support.Partial approval granted. 276 posts were sought of which 170 were approved.
|
3
|
Church of Ireland College of Education
|
To replace retiring principal
|
Principal, College of Education
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
6/7/09
|
Need for head of organisation.
|
4
|
Vocational Education Committees
|
To award a fixed term contract to fill one existing caretaker vacancy on a temporary basis to ensure the smooth running of Certificate examinations during June 2009. To give delegated sanction to award similar contracts in other VECs, in similar circumstances, during June 2009, should the need arise.
|
Caretaker
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
27/5/09
|
To ensure uninterrupted running of State examinations. One immediate post sanctioned; delegated sanction to appoint others should the need arise.
|
5
|
NCTE
|
To fill 1 National Coordinator post; Renewal of contracts of 2 Project Officers; Renewal of either 1 Senior Administrative Assistant or 1 Secretary Grade III post
|
National Coordinator;2 Project Officers;Senior Admin Asst or Secretary Grade III
|
4
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
4
|
31/7/09
|
Majority of staff of NCTE employed on fixed term contracts. Need to reappoint a minimum number of these staff (4) to maintain services.
|
6
|
Co Dublin VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
15/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
7
|
Co Offaly VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
9/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
8
|
City of Waterford VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
15/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
7
|
Co Westmeath VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
15/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
8
|
Co Donegal VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
15/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
9
|
City of Limerick VEC
|
Replace CEO
|
Chief Executive Officer, VEC
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
15/10/09
|
Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 — further extended to 30 April 2010.
|
10
|
Institute of Technology Tralee
|
To employ two Technicians to ensure the continued provision of certain courses
|
Laboratory Technicians
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
23/9/09
|
To ensure the continued provision of certain courses
|
11
|
New Body amalgamating HETAC, FETAC & NQAI
|
CEO of NQAI/Interim CEO of new qualifications and QA Body
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
22/12/09
|
CEO of NQAI and Interim appointment of CEO for the new body to be established amalgamating HETAC, FETAC and the NQAI
|
14
|
DLIADT
|
To replace 4 Technicians
|
Technician
|
4
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
4
|
13/10/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
15
|
IoT Carlow
|
To replace 4 Technicians
|
Technician
|
4
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
4
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
16
|
Galway-Mayo IoT
|
To replace 2.5 Technicians
|
Technician
|
2.5
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2.5
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
17
|
IoT Tallaght
|
To replace 2 Technicians
|
Technician
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
18
|
IoT Tralee
|
To replace 2 Technicians
|
Technician
|
2
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
2
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
19
|
IT Blanchardstown
|
To replace 5 staff on maternity leave
|
4 Lecturers and 1 Asst Lecturers
|
5
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
5
|
16/10/09
|
Fixed purpose contracts to cover 5 staff on mat leave
|
20
|
IoT Sligo
|
Project Manager Higher Certificate in Custodial Care
|
Project Manager
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
26/10/09
|
Fixed term contract to coincide with contract with Prison Service
|
21
|
Dublin Institute of Technology
|
To replace 6 Technicians
|
Technician
|
6
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
6
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
22
|
Athlone IoT
|
To replace 1 Technician
|
Technician
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
17/11/09
|
Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended
|
23
|
Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse
|
to retain 6 staff on rolling 3 month contracts to continue work of commission
|
2 x f/t EO, 1x p/t EO, 1 x p/t IT Manager, 2 x p/t SO
|
4
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
4
|
6/1/2010
|
To continue essential work of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. Please note that the 6 posts equate to less than 4 WTE
|
24
|
FETAC
|
Appt of 3 staff on 3 year fixed term contracts to carry out EQARF project. Fully EU funded.
|
Director, Policy Officer, Project Administrator
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
12/2/10
|
Fully funded by EU. FETAC won tender to carry out EQARF project.
|
25
|
Vocational Support Services Unit (VSSU)
|
To replace the deceased Director of the Vocational Support Services Unit
|
Professional Accountant Grade I
|
1
|
4. Application was refused
|
|
|
|
26
|
Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaiochta (COGG)
|
Appt of 4 staff on initial one year renewable contracts to carry out the functions of COGG. 3 x Development Officer posts and one CO post. Upgrade one existing EO post to HEO level.
|
3 x Engineer Grade II, 1 x CO, 1 EO to HEO upgrade
|
4
|
4. Application was refused
|
|
|
To perform the functions of COGG. The provision of supports for the teaching of Irish at 1st and 2nd level.
|
27
|
FETAC
|
Ext of contracts for 1 year of 3 FETAC Monitors for monitoring and assessment of education providers
|
3 Monitors
|
3
|
4. Application was refused
|
0
|
28/4/10
|
|
28
|
HEA
|
Ext of contracts of 3 EOs for various tasks
|
3 EOs
|
3
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
3
|
28/4/10
|
Part approval granted — 3 posts for 7 months. 1 year extension sought.
|
29
|
DIAS
|
To appoint one experienced researcher, on a 13-month fellowship contract to assist on an externally-funded research ptoject (Marie Curie Early Stage Research Training Project)
|
Researcher
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
19/5/2010
|
To assist in the completion of an externally-funded research project. 1 x 13 month fixed-term contract
|
30
|
DIAS
|
To employ one junior post-doctoral researcher on a fixed-term contract for a six month period.
|
Junior post-doctoral researcher
|
1
|
3. No decision to date
|
|
|
|
31
|
NEWB
|
Replacement of CEO
|
CEO
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
20 May 2010
|
To continue the work of the CEO. 1 x 5 year fixed-term contract
|
32
|
Mayo VEC
|
Replacement of Education Officer
|
Education Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
11 May 2010
|
to replace vacancy at EO level. 1 for 6 months
|
33
|
Wexford VEC
|
Replacement of CEO
|
CEO
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
|
|
To replace, on an acting basis, the serving CEO who is on extended sick leave
|
34
|
Longford VEC
|
Replacement of CEO
|
CEO
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
|
|
To replace, on an acting bais, the retiring CEO (retirement effective 17 July 2010), appointment requested from 17 July 2010 to 30 September 2010
|
35
|
CDVEC
|
To renew the contracts of 21 School Librarians
|
Librarian
|
21
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
21
|
|
|
36
|
NCTE
|
To appoint 2 Project Coordinators to work on a pilot project to deliver Next Generation broadband to post-primary schools
|
|
2
|
4. Application was refused
|
|
|
|
37
|
VECs
|
To fill vacancies of cleaning/maintenance staff in 33 VEC administrative offices, as they arise
|
Cleaner
|
33
|
4. Application was refused
|
|
|
|
38
|
DIAS
|
To re-engage one Fellowship researcher for a 6-month period on an externally-funded research project (Marie Curie Project)
|
Researcher
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1 for 6 months
|
|
To continue working on an externally-funded research project
|
39
|
HEA
|
To engage 1 EO to provide admin support for the co-ordination of programme activities on the context of a European e-infrastructure project for which the HEA has secured funding under FP7
|
EO
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1 for period ending no later than 31 Decem-ber 2010
|
|
To provide admin support for the co-ordination of programme activities on the context of a European e-infrastructure project for which the HEA has secured funding under FP7
|
40
|
NEWB
|
Transfer of one EO and one R&D Officer from SCP to NEWB on foot of amalgamation of school support services
|
EO and R&D Officer
|
1
|
1. Yes, application was approved
|
1
|
1 Sept 2010
|
|
41
|
FÁS
|
temporary CO's to cover SWY
|
CO
|
40 TCO's max and 20 acting up assign-ments
|
approved
|
|
11 Mar 2011
|
Temp CO staff to cover SWY in FÁS in 2011.
|
42
|
NEWB
|
1 x director of services1 x director of integration1 regional manager2 x education welfare officer1 x clerical officer post
|
Various
|
6
|
1 EWO post extended by 6 months
|
1 extension
|
24 Mar 2011
|
1 post extended as due to expire 29 March 2011
|
43
|
Co. Mayo VEC
|
Temp extension pending VEC amalgamation
|
Acting Education Officer
|
1
|
Approved until 30 Sept 2011
|
1
|
29 Mar 2011
|
Temporary extension of essential post until VEC rationalisation
|
44
|
Teaching Council
|
Renew contracts of 5 Temp Cos to complete registration of existing and new teachers for 2011/2012 academic year
|
Clerical Officer
|
5
|
Approved until 31 August 2011 only
|
5
|
31 Mar 2011
|
To finalise registration of existing and new teachers in time for September 2011 academic year.
|
45
|
FÁS
|
Specialised Instructor in FÁS in Biopharmaceutical Training Facilities in Cork
|
Specialised Training Instructor
|
1
|
Contract of Specific Purpose
|
1
|
28 Jun 2011
|
Contract of specific purpose from July 2011 whose duration would relate specifically to however long the attributes of the post were specifically needed.
|
46
|
VEC
|
Further Extend acting-up appointments to CEO for the 11 VECs to 30 Sept 2011
|
CEO
|
11
|
Approved until 30 Sept 2011
|
11
|
1 Jul 2011
|
Further Extend acting-up appointments for the 11 VECs (Cities of Limerick and Waterford and Counties of Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Kerry, Kilkenny, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon and Westmeath) to 30 Sept 2011
|
Special arrangements have been agreed with the Department of Education & Science for the filling of certain key posts in the Education sector on a delegated basis, as an exception under the Moratorium, without having to receive the specific approval of the Minister for Finance on a case by case basis. These include:
(1) Vacancies arising in Principal, Vice-Principal, Teaching and Special Needs Assistant posts in schools, which may continue to be filled as they arise, within and subject to an overall ceiling on the number of such posts;
(2) Vacancies arising in essential support posts (secretarial & caretaking) in Community & Comprehensive and VEC schools, which may continue to be filled on a minimalist basis, where schools would otherwise be forced to close or new schools would be unable to open in the absence of such support staff;
(3) Vacancies arising in posts of responsibility in schools, in certain cases, where this is considered to be necessary for the continued operation of the schools in question;
(4) Certain specific vacancies arising in the Higher Education sector may continue to be filled subject to achieving a targeted reduction in employment numbers by year end.
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
No.
|
Requesting Body
|
Purpose of Sanction
|
Grade
|
No. of posts sought
|
Decision
|
No. of posts granted
|
Date Sanctioned
|
Comment
|
1
|
An Bord Pleanála
|
Delay in filling staff complement due to industrial relations issue
|
SEO
|
1
|
Sanction was refused
|
0
|
09.06.09
|
Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
|
2
|
Private Residential Tenancies Board
|
PRTB wish to engage 30 COs rather than 22 agency staff for same cost
|
CO
|
30
|
Sanction was refused
|
0
|
21.05.09
|
Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
|
3
|
Environmental Protection Agency
|
Reappointment as term has expired
|
Director
|
1
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
1
|
11.09.09
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
4
|
Wicklow County Council *
|
Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service
|
Director of Services
|
1
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
|
1
|
18.12.09
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
5
|
Irish Regions Office
|
Contract expired
|
EU Programmes & Communication Officer
|
1
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
1
|
27.01.10
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
6
|
BMW Regional Assembly
|
Contract expired
|
Auditor
|
1
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
1
|
24.03.10
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
7
|
Environmental Protection Agency
|
New Post to Manage Dumping at Sea Permits
|
Technical Manager
|
1
|
Sanction was refused
|
0
|
08.03.10
|
Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
|
8
|
Dublin Docklands Development Authority
|
Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service
|
Secretary
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
0
|
|
|
9
|
Dublin Docklands Development Authority
|
Contract is due to expire
|
Director of Finance
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
0
|
|
|
10
|
Housing Finance Agency
|
To fill one full time and one part time EO posts to supply administrative support and loan book management
|
EO
|
1.5
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
1.5
|
08.03.10
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
11
|
Housing Finance Agency
|
To fill a jobshare CO post due to a member of staff switching to job share
|
CO
|
0.5
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
0.5
|
08.03.10
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
12
|
Housing Finance Agency
|
To fill 1 full time & 1 part time CO posts arising as consequential vacancies from the filling of the EO posts above
|
CO
|
1.5
|
Sanction was refused
|
0
|
08.03.10
|
Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
|
13
|
Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
|
To fill the post of Director of Advisory Services following the departure of Dr. Colgan to the IAEA
|
PSO
|
1
|
Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
|
1
|
08.03.10
|
Post is vital for operation of services.
|
14
|
Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
|
Fill the consequential vacancy arising from filling the post of Director of Advisory Services
|
SSO
|
1
|
Sanction was refused
|
0
|
08.03.10
|
Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
|
15
|
Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
|
Fill the consequential vacancy arising from filling the post of Director of Advisory Services
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SO
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
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08.03.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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16
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Local Government Management Agency
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Director of OLAM
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Director
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1
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Yes, sanction was given on a temporary/acting basis
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1
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19.05.10
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Post must be filled through redeployment.
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17
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Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly
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To fill a first level controller post to implement the systems of controls for the Ireland Wales Programme
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Grade 1V
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4
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
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19.04.10
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Post is vital for operation of services.
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18
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An Bord Pleanála
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Contract Expired. Application to extend contract for 1 year
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Planning Inspector
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
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1
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23.04.10
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Post is vital for operation of services.
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19
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Dublin Docklands Development Authority
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Sanction sought to acting up allowance for the Acting CEO
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Acting CEO
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
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1
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24.06.10
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Post is vital for operation of services.
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20.
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Private Residential Tenancies Board
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Sanction sought to extend temporary contract by 12 months
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ICT Administrator
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
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1
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15.07.10
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Vital to ensure project completion which will negate the need for Agency staff
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21.
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Irish Water Safety Association
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Sanction for a three year contract post sought
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Educational Development Officer
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
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05.08.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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22.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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To fill the Programme Manager — Laboratory Services post after a retirement
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Programme Manager — Level 1
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
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05.10.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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23.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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To fill the Programme Manager — Aquatic Environment post after a retirement
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Programme Manager — Level 1
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
|
05.10.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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24.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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To fill the post in the Office of Climate, Licensing & Resource Use after a retirement
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Senior Scientific Officer — Level 2
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
|
05.10.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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25.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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8 temporary fixed term purpose contract staff sought to cover maternity leave
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Level 5 or 6 as appropriate
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8
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Sanction was refused
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0
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05.10.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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26.
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Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency
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Fill the post of Director of Asset Management, Planning, Procurement & Shared Services
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PO — Standard Equivalent
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
|
30.09.10
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Post is vital for operation of services. Post will be filled through redeployment.
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27.
|
Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency
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To fill the post of Director of Research, Policy Standards & Regulations
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PO — Standard Equivalent
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
|
30.09.10
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Post is vital for operation of services. Post will be filled through redeployment.
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28.
|
Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency
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To fill the post of Director of Local Authority Services
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PO — Standard Equivalent
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
|
30.09.10
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Post is vital for operation of services. Post will be filled through redeployment.
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29.
|
Irish Water Safety
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Sanction for a three year contract post sought
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Educational Development Officer
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
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1
|
29.10.10
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Post will be filled through redeployment.
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30.
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An Bord Pleanála
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To fill an Ordinary Board Member post
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Ordinary Board Member
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a temporary/acting basis
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1
|
22.12.10
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Post to be filled for one year while regarding of Board Members is examined
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31.
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Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency
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To fill Housing Administrator Post
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Staff Officer
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1
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Sanction was refused
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0
|
22.12.10
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Request for sanction does not fall within the 'very limited circumstances' where Ministerial exceptions can be sought.
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32.
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An Bord Pleanála
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To fill the post of Chairperson
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Chairperson
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
|
14.02.11
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Post was advertised stating that pay is being reviewed & may be subject to downward revision
|
33.
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An Bord Pleanála
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To fill the post of Deputy Chairperson
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Deputy Chairperson
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1
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Yes, sanction was given — on a permanent basis
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1
|
18.02.11
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Post to be filled for one year while regarding of Board Members is examined
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34.
|
Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly
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To fill the post of National Contact Point
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National Contact Point
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1
|
No decision to date
|
0
|
|
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35.
|
Environmental Protection Agency
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To fill the Director General Post
|
Director General
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
0
|
|
|
36.
|
Western Development Commission
|
To fill the Chief Executive Officer Post
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CEO
|
1
|
No decision to date
|
0
|
|
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Please note that D/ECLG has a delegated sanction to apply the moratorium in the local authority sector.
Note: A Commission of Investigation into the Banking Sector has also been established, chaired by Mr. Peter Nyberg. The Commission is making a number of appointments to assist it in its work.
Fáilte Ireland also requested 80 seasonal Tourist Information Officers (clerical) to staff its Information Offices for the tourist season. Sanction granted on 20th of April. Shannon Development was also granted 12 Tourist Information Officers on the same basis. Such sanctions are given on the understanding that the pay can be met from within existing budgetary resources