Departmental Staff Redeployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Ceisteanna (110)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38748/15]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

Applications for transfer are made either to the Public Appointments Service or directly to the recruiting organisation. All redeployment and secondment opportunities are circulated to all staff in my Department and the Human Resources Unit of my Department makes every effort to facilitate applications for these opportunities where the business needs of the Department allow it.