Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012
501. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 610 and 611 of 17 July 2012, if he will detail by grade any further promotions that have taken place; if sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has been sought and obtained for those promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50033/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 17 July this year, I am advised that the following promotions have occurred:
|
Promotion to PO |
Promotion to APO |
Promotion to HEO |
Promotion to EO |
|
1 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
I understand the above promotions are temporary in nature with specific expiry dates applying to each of them. In addition, the position of Director of Operations in the Prisons Service was filled on a substantive basis by a serving Principal Officer. I can confirm for the Deputy that I am also advised that in all cases the relevant sanctions were obtained by my Department prior to effecting the promotions.
