Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:806. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the vacancies within the Irish Prison Service for which it is recruiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019
806. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the vacancies within the Irish Prison Service for which it is recruiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Prison Service that staffing requirements are continuously monitored, vacancies can arise as a result of multiple factors including mobility, promotions and retirements.
I am further advised that the Irish Prison Service recruitment process is on-going, internal promotional competitions are held to fill vacancies at all levels of the organisation as they arise. The Irish Prison Service also engages in external recruitment, either directly as a recruitment licence holder, or through the Public Appointments Service, for certain posts of a specialised nature.
Currently the Irish Prison Service are filling vacancies for Prison Clerical Officers, Recruit Prison Officers, Prison Nurses along with some Senior Level grades.