Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2016
32. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recruitment measures that have been employed to deal with the shortage of medical officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33846/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that Department Officials are currently finalising Terms & Conditions in consultation with RACO (Representative Association of Commissioned Officers) in relation to the recruitment of external Medical Officers. In addition, a new scheme for training medical graduates in military medicine is currently being finalised.
Terms & Conditions for suitably qualified members of the Permanent Defence Force to fill Medical Officer positions are also currently under discussion within the Conciliation & Arbitration Scheme. The Deputy will appreciate that as discussions under the Scheme are confidential to that process, it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment at this time.
