Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019
36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2095/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an on-going basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. In this regard, promotions are ongoing within the officer ranks in order to fill rank vacancies. It is my intention that targeted recruitment along with promotions will continue to be carried out.
The following table outlines the promotional posts vacant within the PDF, as at 31st December 2018, the latest date for which such figures are available.
PDF vacancies as at 31 December 2018
|
Col |
Lt Col |
Comdt |
Captain |
BSM |
BQMS |
CS |
CQMS |
Sgt |
Cpl |
|
1 |
10 |
9 |
96 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
170 |
197 |
Note: Equivalent Naval Service Ranks
Colonel/Captain
Lieutenant Colonel/Commander
Commandant/Lieutenant Commander
Captain/Lieutenant (NS)
Sergeant Major/Warrant Officer
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant/Senior Chief Petty Officer
Company Quartermaster Sergeant/Senior Petty Officer
Company Sergeant/Chief Petty Officer
Sergeant/Petty Officer
Corporal/Leading Seaman
