Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (1043)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

1043. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34686/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

In managing the resources of my Department, my officials continually monitor the staffing requirements and vacancies that arise as a result of multiple factors including mobility, promotions and retirements.  The Human Resources Division of my Department and the Human Resource units of agencies under my remit assess and prioritise the assignment of officers based on business needs and liaise closely with the Public Appointments Service (the body responsible for recruitment to the Civil Service) to ensure that we fill positions as quickly as possible. Following is a table of current vacancies within my Department and agencies under my remit.

Relevant Area	Vacancies
Department of Justice and Equality	154
Courts Service	37
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission	15
GSOC	12
Policing Authority	5
National Disability Authority	2

The figures in the table above include bodies under the aegis of my Department with the exception of An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service. I have asked both An Garda Síochána and the Prison Service to provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.