Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
182. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies for doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists currently within Defence Forces Medical Corps; and the estimated timeframe for filling each of the vacancies, in tabular form. [5972/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current number of vacancies for each of the requested positions are as follows:
|
Position |
Vacancies |
Establishment |
|
Dentist |
3 |
7 |
|
Doctor |
5 |
28 |
|
Nurse |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Pharmacist |
1 |
3 |
A Review of the provision of Medical Services has recently been received and is under consideration by civil and military management. The Review will inform future recruitment within the Defence Forces Medical Corps. For the Deputy's awareness the filling of Medical Officer positions is undertaken on an ongoing basis.
