Defence Forces Reserve

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Ceisteanna (568)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

568. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 25 October 2017, the status of the Reserve Defence Force lieutenant to captain fixed promotion scheme in view of the fact that 37 Reserve officers considered for promotion are facing a delay and in further view of the fact that the reply stated that these promotions would be made by the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53065/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

I am advised by the military authorities that they are currently in the process of consolidating the recommendations of General Officers Commanding/Formation Commanders regarding these promotions. Appointments within Brigades/Formations for each individual at the higher rank after promotion are also being identified. The Defence Forces continues to work to the original timeline of the end of Q4 2017 for these promotions.