Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2015
404. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34139/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel, and civilian employees attached to military installations.
The current Defence Forces strength is below the authorised figure of 9,500. Notwithstanding this, there are five temporary supernumerary positions within the ranks outlined in the following table.
|
Rank |
Number of Staff |
Duration |
Per Annum Cost* |
|
Commandant |
2 |
June 2015 to date |
€104,588 |
|
Lieutenant |
3 |
December 2012 to date |
€128,964 |
*These figures include Military Service Allowance.
There are no civil servants or civilian staff in supernumerary positions in my Department.
