Defence Forces Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 October 2020

Thursday, 8 October 2020

Ceisteanna (177)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps currently awaiting approval at each rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29541/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

All promotions in the Permanent Defence Force are approved without delay providing that a vacancy exists for a suitably qualified individual. The military authorities have advised me that there are currently no promotions in the Permanent Defence Force awaiting approval.