Defence Forces Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2017

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Ceisteanna (292)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

292. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to fill vacancies at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47454/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

Following the lifting of the embargo on recruitment to the Public Service, the military authorities have been identifying posts to be filled at various locations throughout the country on a prioritised basis. Competitions to fill posts identified by the military authorities are initiated following assessment of the business requirement for the posts. Posts in Custume Barracks, Athlone, are currently the subject of this ongoing assessment process.