Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Defence if the number of civil servants in his Department at principal officer and assistant principal officer grades has increased since 1 September 2008; if further increases in either of these grades is planned or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9869/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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There has been no increase in the number of principal officers or assistant principal officers in my Department since 1 September 2008, nor are there any plans to increase the numbers in these grades.