Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Defence if the embargo introduced on promotions in the Defence Forces from 27 March 2009 applies to promotions which had advanced to the final medical stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14763/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The implications and implementation of the recent Government Decision on savings measures on public service numbers are currently under consideration in my Department.

While the restriction on recruitment, promotion and payment of allowances for the performance of duties of a higher grade applies to the Defence Forces across the board, questions have arisen in relation to a number of issues and particular cases, including the impact on promotion competitions which had advanced to the final medical stages. Officials from my Department and the Military authorities are working together to clarify all the issues arising. Meetings are also taking place with the Representative Associations (PDFORRA and RACO) in an effort to establish the full range of issues requiring clarification.