Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding any current or planned recruitment to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8074/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy may be aware that I recently sanctioned the filling of up to 200 posts in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, recognising the importance of that Office's role and the significant reduction in staff numbers during 2009. The filling of these posts is within the numbers ceiling set for the Office under the Employment Control Framework. These posts will be filled through a combination of redeployment, internal appointment and open recruitment. Regarding open recruitment, I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that in the coming months they expect to recruit at entry and more senior levels, for appointments to a variety of positions including positions in the tax and information technology areas.