Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 233: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to reduce the number of civilian posts in the Defence Forces; his further plans to change the specification of a particular post (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5294/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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There are no plans at present to reduce the number of civilian posts in the Defence Forces. However, in view of recent budgetary developments, it is anticipated that, for the time being, recruitment of civilian employees will only take place in exceptional circumstances.

This Department is in the process of recruiting a civilian clerk for the Combined Vehicle Base Workshops, Defence Forces Training Centre. The person selected for the position will be a civilian employee of this Department. A detailed job description for the position in question will be drawn up by this Department in consultation with local military management. There are no plans at present to take on any other civilian clerks in the Defence Forces Training Centre.