Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ensure a warranted officer (details supplied) in County Galway, who continues to operate under the authority of his Department, is classified as a civil servant and not a public servant in order to enable them to be entitled to transfer within the Civil Service. [22867/08]

Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 436: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason an arbitration hearing on the status of a warranted officer (details supplied) in County Galway as a civil servant is being delayed further disadvantaging them due to deadlines involved; and the steps he will take to expedite the process in the interest of fairness. [22868/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together.

This matter, including a request for mediation, is still under consideration by my Department and when a decision has been reached a reply will be conveyed to the Deputy.