Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 504, 506 and 507 together.
The moratorium on recruitment and promotion was introduced by the Government at the end of March 2009. The moratorium allows for certain general exemptions in the Education and Health Sectors for the filling of certain key posts as well as for the Local Authorities in relation to certain key posts. Information in relation to the posts covered by these general exemptions may be sought from the relevant Ministers.
Departments have been implementing the moratorium in respect of themselves and the bodies under their aegis. However, where a Department feels that a post should be filled, in either the case of a civil service post or in relation to a public service post in a body under the aegis of the Department, it requires the sanction of the Minister for Finance for an exception to the moratorium. Requests for exceptions are not made in respect of every vacancy.
Each request for an exception is assessed on a case by case basis. Approval to fill posts is based on the business case made including consideration of, for example:
a. statutory posts which have to be filled for legal reasons;
b. in a number of instances failure to fill posts could result in a breach of EU/international regulations etc.
c. safety related posts where a failure to fill them could leave the state open to potential legal liabilities or for security reasons;
d. some specialist/technical posts which are required to ensure continuity of operations e.g. legal officers, laboratory staff, maritime safety, etc.;
e. to ensure continuity of essential services.
It should be noted that in accordance with the terms of the moratorium, exceptions can only be sought by Government Departments and Offices after all internal possibilities of reassigning staff, reorganising work, etc. have been exhausted. In addition, as part of the Employment Control Framework 2010-2012 for the Health Sector, the HSE has discretion to fill a limited number of posts on exceptional grounds to support the development of integrated health care and its transformation programme. There must be suppression of posts of equivalent value in non-frontline areas for each new exempted posts or each exception made.
Information on the individual exceptions sought by each Department in respect of Civil Service and Public Service posts is outlined in table 2 and table 3, respectively. Unless otherwise stated in the tables the information covers the period up to the 1st of September 2010.
Civil Service
Table 2 sets out the breakdown of exceptions to the moratorium which have been sought in respect of the Civil Service. Approximately 2,800 staff have left the Civil Service since the introduction of the moratorium in March 2009. To date, exceptions have been sought to fill 1,966 posts and of these 1,244 have been approved either in full or in part. However, only some 520 of these posts will in time involve recruitment of new staff. During this period the net reduction in civil service numbers has been 2,300, representing a decrease of some 6% on numbers serving numbers in the civil service. In addition sanction has also been given for some 276 temporary posts for Census 2011 and for various temporary â⬠Ìsummer reliefââ¬TM type posts.
Public Service
Table 3 sets out the breakdown of exceptions to the moratorium which have been sought in respect of the wider Public Service. My Department has received 255 requests involving 1,919 posts. 182 requests have been sanctioned in full or in part in respect of 1,014 posts. 27 requests have been refused and a decision is pending in relation to 46 requests. Summary information by Department is set out in table 1.
Table 1 |
Public Service by Vote | No. of requests | Requests granted | Requests refused | Decision pending | No. of posts sought | No. of posts granted |
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation | 42 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 155 | 74 |
Social Protection | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Defence | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 539 | 216 |
Tourism, Culture & Sport | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 13 |
Health | 34 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 125 | 118 |
Transport | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 11 |
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 163 | 93 |
Communications, Energy & Natural Resources | 46 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 109 | 95 |
Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Education | 40 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 403 | 251 |
Justice & Law Reform | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 292 | 120 |
Environment, Heritage & Local Government | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 65 | 10 |
Foreign Affairs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Finance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Taoiseachââ¬TMs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 255 | 182 | 27 | 46 | 1,919 | 1,014 |
Table 2: Civil Service |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
Courts Service | 5 Legal Researchers | Legal Researchers | 5 | Approved | 01-Jun-09 | 5 | Approved but next 6 Tipstaff to be suppressed |
| 1 CO in Limerick from PAS CO panel | CO | 1 | Approved | 18-Nov-09 | 1 | 1 CO from PAS |
| 1 CO in Waterford from PAS CO panel | CO | 1 | Approved | 18-Nov-09 | 1 | 1 CO from PAS |
| Dep Gen Solicitor (AP) acting to Gen Solicitor (PO) to be made substantive | Gen Solicitor | 1 | Approved | 06-Nov-09 | 1 | Sanctioned as substantive Gen Solicitor on basis of suppressing Dep Gen Solicitor post |
| Tip staffs (criers and ushers) for judiciary | Tip Staff (criers and ushers) | 5 | Approved | 11-Mar-10 | 5 | Operational needs. |
| Permanent Court messenger Galway | Court Messenger | 1 | Approved | 21-Jan-10 | 1 | Statutory requirements |
| 10 Judicial Fellowships to the High Court | Fellowships | 10 | Approved | 16-Jun-10 | 10 | Fellows considered to provide key support to the Judiciary |
| 4 Assistant Principal Officer posts in Dublin | Assistant Principal | 4 | Not Granted | | | 3 to replace 4 normal retirements and 1 lateral transfer |
| 3 Executive Officers in Dublin | Executive Officer | 3 | Not Granted | | | 2 to replace retirements and 1 to replace transfer |
| 1 Clerical Officer Wexford/Waterford | Clerical Officer | 1 | Not Granted | | | To replace staff member transferring to a Garda Station |
| Service Officer with Allowance for Dublin | Service Officer | 1 | Not Granted | | | Vacancy created on retirement of incumbent |
| 1 Higher Executive Officer Wexford | HEO | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 1 Executive Officer Clonmel | EO | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| Judicial Secretaries | CO | 2 | Under Consideration | | | |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
PRA | 35 Technical Promotions | Examiner of Maps | 35 | Part Approved | During 2009 | 20 | 20 Mapping Draughtspersons promoted to next level. Old grade defunct while their new grade has big workload. Part Granted (no allowance for 15 staff) |
| Deputy Registrar, Head of Operations (departmental grade, Director equivalent) | Deputy Registrar | 1 | Approved | 09-Mar-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Mapping Advisor, (departmental grade, PO standard equivalent) | Mapping Advisor | 1 | Approved | 09-Mar-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Personnel Officer, (PO standard) | PO | 1 | Approved | 09-Mar-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| 2 AP higher and 2 AP std | AP | 4 | Part Approved | 09-Mar-10 | 1 | Promotions |
| 3 Service Officer Posts for Roscommon Office | Service Officer | 3 | Approved | 11-Aug-10 | 3 | |
JELR | CEO Legal Aid Board | CEO | 1 | Approved | 28-Aug-09 | 1 | Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract |
| CEO Equality Authority | CEO | 1 | Approved | 23-Apr-09 | 1 | Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract |
| Employment Assistance Officer (EAO) | Employment Assistance Officer | 1 | Approved | 06-May-09 | 1 | Existing Civil Servant, cost neutral |
| Garda Inspectorate ââ¬" 2 members | Garda Inspectorate | 2 | Approved | 07-Aug-09 | 2 | 2 new members of Inspectorate sanctioned for a 2 year period |
| Deputy Chief State Pathologist | Deputy Chief State Pathologist | 1 | Approved | 07-Jul-09 | 1 | Exception made to make temp contract established (see file ) |
| Head of IT | Head of IT | 1 | Approved | 17-Feb-10 | 1 | Acting up allowance for 1 year |
| 2 Legal Researchers -INIS/ORAC | Legal Researcher | 2 | Approved | 02-Feb-10 | 2 | Renewal of Contracts for 1 year |
| Director General (Dep Sec) | DG | 1 | Part Approved | 25-May-10 | 1 | Approved at lower level. |
| International Policy (Asst Sec) | Asst Sec | 1 | Suppressed | 01-May-10 | 0 | ââ¬" |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| JELR ISER 10 PO posts | PO | 8 | Part Approved | ââ¬" | 4 | ââ¬" |
| JELR shared services (Payroll Project Team 1 AP, 2 HEOs and 1 EO) | Eo to AP | 5 | Under Consideration | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| JELR shared services (1 AP, 2 EOs and 2 Cos) | CO to AP | 5 | Under Consideration | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
Legal Aid Board | 12 Junior Solicitors | Solicitors | 12 | Approved | 15-Apr-10 | 12 | Value for Money |
Office of Data Protection Commissioner | Commissioner, 5 year contract | Asst Sec | 1 | Approved | 26-May-10 | 1 | Statutory Post, extension for a 5 year fixed term contract |
| National Manager of Detention School Services | | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| Deputy Director Probation Services | | 1 | Refused | | | |
| 1 Senior Legal Researcher | | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 4 Legal Researchers | | 4 | Under Consideration | | | |
| Senior Investigations Officer | AP | 1 | Refused | | | |
| 3 Forensic Scientists Grade III | | 3 | Refused | | | |
| 2 Scientists | | 2 | Refused | | | |
| Assistant Principal Probation Officer | AP | 1 | Refused | | | |
| Probation Officers | | 5 | Refused | | | |
| 3 Assistant Principal | AP | 3 | Part Approved | 26-Aug-10 | 2 | Business Critical Posts |
| 7 Executive Officers | EO | 7 | Part Approved | 26-Aug-10 | 3 | Business Critical Posts |
| 2 Senior Probation Officers | Senior Probation Officers | 2 | Approved | 26-Aug-10 | 2 | Business Critical Posts |
| 8 Probation Officers | Probation Officers | 8 | Approved | 26-Aug-10 | 8 | Business Critical Posts |
| 5 Community Service Supervisors | Community Service Supervisors | 5 | Part Approved | 26-Aug-10 | 3 | Business Critical Posts |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
Refugee Appeals Tribunal | Chairperson of Refugee Appeals Tribunal | | 1 | Approved | 30-Aug-10 | 1 | Statutory Post |
| Assnt Sec | | 1 | Under consideration | | | |
Irish Prison Service | Renewal of Contract for the Director General | Director General | 1 | Approved | June 09 | 1 | Renewal of 5 year contract |
| Chief Officer competition | Chief Officer | 1 | Approved | 31-Jul-09 | 1 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 40 Recruit Prison Officers | Prison Officer | 40 | Approved | 31-Jul-09 | 40 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 3 Governor 1ââ¬TMs | Governor | 3 | Approved | 31-Jul-09 | 3 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 2 Governor 2 posts | Governor | 2 | Approved | 20/10/09 | 2 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 1 Governor 2 Post | Governor | 1 | Approved | 20/10/09 | 1 | Prison operational reasons. |
| Recruit grade prison officers | Prison Officers | 40 | Part Approved | 23-Oct-09 | 40 | Prison operational reasons. |
| Mandatory Drug Testing (Allowances) | ââ¬" | 2 | Approved | 13-Oct-09 | 2 | Prison operational reasons. |
| Governor posts | Governor | 15 | Approved | 01-Feb-09 | 15 | Prison operational reasons. |
| Recruit grade prison officers | Prison Officer | 40 | Approved | 22-Jan-10 | 40 | 38 recruit prison officers and 2 psychologists |
| Assistant Chief Officer | Asst Chief Officer | 15 | Approved | 11-Feb-10 | 1 | ââ¬" |
| Governor III | Governor | 1 | Under Consideration | | | Required for Transformation Implementation Team |
| Assistant Governor | Asst Gov | 1 | Under Consideration | | | Required for Transformation Implementation Team |
| Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal | 1 | Under Consideration | | | Required for Transformation Implementation Team |
| 2 Clerical Officers | Clerical Officer | 2 | Under Consideration | | | Required for Transformation Implementation Team |
| 150 Prison Officers | Recruit Prison Officer | 150 | Approved | 19-May-10 | 150 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 14 promotions to Assistant Chief Officer | Assistant Chief Officer | 14 | Approved | 05-Jul-10 | 14 | Prison operational reasons. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Allowance for campus Governor | Governor 1 | 1 | | | | |
| 1 Assistant Principal | AP | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 2 Clerical Officers | CO | 2 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 9 Chief Officer I | Chief Officer I | 9 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 9 Chief Officer II | Chief Officer II | 9 | Under Consideration | | | |
| Psychologists Grade II | Psychologists Grade II | 2 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 4 Psychology Assistants | Psychology Assistants | 4 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 10 Nurse Officer Posts | Nurse Officers | 10 | Under Consideration | | | |
| Coordinator of Education | | 1 | Under Consideration | | | |
| 5 Governor III posts | Governor III | 5 | Approved | 15-Jul-10 | 5 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 2 Governor I posts | Governor I | 2 | Approved | 15-Jul-10 | 2 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 1 Assistant Governor | Asst Gov | 1 | Approved | 15-Jul-10 | 1 | Prison operational reasons. |
| Psychologists Grade II | Psychologists Grade II | 2 | Approved | 03-Sep-10 | 2 | Prison operational reasons. |
| 150 Prison Officers | Recruit Prison Officer | 150 | Part approved | 27-Sep-10 | 80 | Prison operational reasons. |
Garda Civilians | Acting up allowances | | | Not Granted | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| GPO head of HR strategy | PO | 1 | Not Granted | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| Head of Garda Info Services centre | PO | 1 | Not Granted | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| Head of Training unit Templemore | AP | 1 | Approved | 12-Mar-10 | 1 | 1 year contract extension |
| IT staff 9 | Various | 9 | Not Granted | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| 31 staff for emergency call answering | CO | 31 | Under consideration | | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| 35 Staff for Garda Vetting Unit | CO | 35 | Under consideration | | | |
D/E&S | Programme for Govt 22 Psychologist & 3 SENO staff | Psychologists/SENO | 25 | Approved | 25-May-09 | 25 | Extending a service and reducing spend on panel scheme |
| Chief Inspector vacancy from retirement | Chief Inspector | 1 | Approved | Nov 09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| A/Secretary post | Asst Secretary | 2 | Part Approved | 08-Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| CEO of State Examinations Commission | Asst Secretary | 1 | Approved | 08-Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| School Inspectorate | 10 Retired School Inspectors | 10 | Approved | 03-Feb-10 | 10 | |
| NCCA | 8 Education Officers (temp.) | 8 | Approved | 22-Jun-10 | 8 | Business Critical Post |
| SEC | EAM (maths) | 1 | Approved | 16-Sep-10 | 1 | Specialist post |
| NCCA | Director Curr. Assess. | 1 | Approved | 22-Sep-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
D/Social Protection | New Management Board Structure | A/Sec and Director | 4 | Agree in principle to fill two of three A/Sec arising in ââ¬TM09 and to replace over ââ¬TM09 and ââ¬TM10 four departing Directors by two /Secs. | Decision by Minister 8/10/09 to proceed. Sanction issued 19 April ââ¬TM10 to appoint 2 A/Secs to replace 4 departing Directors. | 4 | Agreed to restructure responsibilities at Mgt Board level from 5 A/Sec and 5 Directors to 6 A/Sec and 1 Director. |
| To fill vacancy resulting from retirement in Child Family & Supplementary Policy & Services | Asst Secretary | 1 | Approved | Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Regional & Pensions Service Delivery | Asst Secretary | 1 | Approved | Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| General Register Office | Asst Secretary | 1 | Refused | ââ¬" | 0 | ââ¬" |
| GPs required to operate med assessment scheme | Medical Assessors | 4 | Approved | 09-Nov-09 | 4 | Control function in monitoring validity of illness cases |
| Dep Head for med assessment scheme | Deputy Chief Medical Advisor | 1 | Approved | 13-Jul-09 | 1 | To provide management level to ensure appropriate monitoring of illness cases |
| Director ââ¬" This is a statutory post | Chief Appeals Officer | 1 | Approved | 23-Oct-09 | 1 | Statutory Requirement to have Director in place |
| Head of Office ââ¬" renewal of contract | Pension Ombudsman | 1 | Approved | 01-Apr-09 | 1 | Statutory requirement to have Ombudsman in place |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| 3 posts sanctioned for Buncrana Office Donegal | Service Officer | 3 | Approved | 24-Aug-09 | 3 | Not possible to recruit Service Officer staff locally or via CAF |
| 8 Buncrana Office Donegal | Staff Officer | 8 | Approved | 06-Oct-09 | 8 | Supervisory posts |
| Promotions (Dundalk) | CO to SO | 20 | Approved | 01-Jul-09 | 20 | Reduce Live Register ââ¬Åwaiting timeââ¬Â for new claimants |
| Promotions Dundalk Initiative | CO to SO | 25 | Approved | 23-Dec-09 | 25 | Reduce Live Register ââ¬Åwaiting timeââ¬Â for new claimants |
| Sanction to run competition for PO post in Sligo | Principal Officer | | Approved | 18-Jan-10 | 1 | No assignment to date |
| Package of up to 100 posts being requested ââ¬" 50 promotions in 2010 and 50 in 2011. | SO, EO and HEO, AP, | 100 | Part Approved | 25-Mar-10 | 20 | To deal with increases in the Live Register |
| Social Welfare Appeals Officers (Retired) | AP | 12 | Approved | 20-May-10 | 12 | Backlog of Appeals office Claims requiring decisions |
| Special Adviser to Minister | PO Standard | 1 | Approved | 06-May-10 | 1 | Ministerial appointments to D/SP |
| Special Media Adviser to Minister | PO Standard | 1 | Approved | 06-May-10 | 1 | Ministerial appointments to D/SP |
| Personal Assistant to Minister | HEO | 1 | Approved | 06-May-10 | 1 | Ministerial appointments to D/SP |
| Personal Secretary to Minister | Personal Secretary | 1 | Approved | 06-May-10 | 1 | Ministerial appointments to D/SP |
| Request to fill posts by internal competition | PO, AP and HEO | 3 | Approved | 17-Aug-10 | 3 | Essential to the maintenance of critical IT projects connected with increased workload arising from increases in the Live Register and also resulting from the integration of IT systems associated with transfers of functions to the D/SP. PO post is to be filled from existing internal panel while other 2 posts are to filled from redeployment if possible. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Medical Assessors | Medical Assessors | | | 13-Jul-10 | | Approval given to run competition ââ¬" additional sanction will be required to fill posts. The Medical Review and Assessment Services (MRAS) is the principal control mechanism for illness, disability and carer payment schemes administered by DSP. |
| Filling of Senior Management Posts | 1 Deputy Secretary and 1 Assistant Secretary | 2 | Under Consideration | | | Business Critical Posts |
D/AFF | Filling of 2 A/Sec posts | Assistant Secretary | 2 | Part Approved | 19-Mar-10 | 1 | |
| Filling of vacancy in Direct Payment Schemes | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 10-Jul-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Senior Management, technical and scientific (45) to address skills deficits and ensure EU directives compliance | Various | 45 | Part Approved | 19-Mar-10 | 21 | ââ¬" |
| Statutory posts | Audit & Senior management | 2 | Approved | 19-Mar-10 | 2 | ââ¬" |
| Acting up allowance | HEO | 1 | Approved | 2/10/09 | 1 | |
| Senior Management and Technical Posts | Various | 54 | Part Approved | 22-Sep-10 | 3 | To cover financial risk re management of Programmes. Remainder of request still under consideration. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
D/EH&LG | To replace retiring and promoted Assistant Secretary | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 19/6/09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Request for 35 posts, 14 via promotion and 21 via recruitment | various Tech and administrative grades | 35 | Part Approved | 27/03/2010 | 22 | 8 Posts in the National Parks & Wildlife Service: 1 Grade 1 Inspector, 1 Grade 11 Inspector, 4 Grade 111 Inspectors, 2 Conservation Rangers. 6 Posts in Met Ãâ°ireann: 1 Assistant Director, 1 Meteorologist, 4 Meteorological Officers 3 Other Professional/Technical Posts 1 Water Quality Inspector, 1 Principal Adviser (Environment Inspectorate), 1 Inspector Grade 111, 5 General Service Posts 1 Principal Officer, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Executive Officer. |
| Met Eireann ââ¬" Director | Director | 1 | Approved | 18-Sep-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| To replace Principal on loan | PO | 1 | Approved | 29/1/10 | 1 | Acting position |
| To replace retired assistant secretary ââ¬" Heritage Division | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 21-Apr-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post ââ¬" already deferred for 1 year |
| Replace retiree | GIS Manager | 1 | Approved | 10-Jun-10 | 1 | Required technical post |
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation | | | | | | | |
Labour Relations Commission | Reappointment of 2 Rights Commissioners | PO equivalent | 2 | Approved | 28/04/2009 | 2 | Non-discretionary volume of LRC cases and need to maintain state IR machinery. |
DETI | Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Kelleher | HEO, EO, Civilian Driver | 4 | Approved | 06/05/2009 | 4 | Political Appointments |
DETI | Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Lenihan | HEO, EO, Civilian Driver | 4 | Approved | 12/05/2009 | 4 | Political Appointments |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
ET&I (Labour Relations Commission) | Deputy Director of Conciliation Services | PO | 1 | Approved | 29/5/2009 | 1 | Business Critical Post in LRC necessary to maintain state IR machinery. |
| Personal Assistant, Personal Secretary and 2 Civilian Drivers for Minister of State Calleary | HEO, EO, Civilian Driver | 4 | Approved | 09/06/2009 | 4 | Political Appointments |
ET&I (Labour Court) | Reappointment of 2 Members of Labour Court | N/A | 2 | Approved | 02/06/2009 | 2 | Statutory posts needed for operation of divisions of Labour Court |
ET&I (Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement) | Part-time services of retired High Court Judge | High Court Judge | 1 | Approved | 03/06/2009 | 1 | To adjudicate on legal documents in Anglo Irish Bank investigation |
ET&I (Labour Relations Commission) | Reappointment of 2 Rights Commissioners | PO equivalent | 2 | Approved | 13/08/2009 | 2 | Non-discretionary volume of LRC cases and need to maintain state IR machinery. |
ET&I (National Employment Rights Authority) | Solicitor | Solicitor | 1 | Application was refused | 10/09/2009 | 0 | |
ET&I (Patents Office) | Request for higher duties allowances for 2 EOs | HEO | 2 | Approved | 10/09/2009 | 2 | Temporary replacements in Trademarks Division |
ET&I | Renew contracts of 2 legal researchers | EO | 2 | Approved | 16/09/2009 | 2 | To provide research for drawing up Companies Consolidation bill. 2 EO posts to be suppressed for duration of temporary contract. |
ET&I (Labour Court) | Deputy Chairman of Labour Court | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 31/01/2010 | 1 | Statutory post. Filled by agreement by ICTU nominee. |
ET&I | Additional 10 IT posts | HEO and EO | 10 | Partly approved | 02-Jun-10 | 3 | Critical ICT posts. |
ET&I | Appointment of Legal Advisor on secondment from Office of AG | Legal Advisor | 1 | Approved | 24-May-10 | 1 | Critical legal skills requirement. |
ET&I (Labour Court) | Filling of Ordinary member of Labour Court post | Principal Officer Higher | 1 | Approved | 26-May-10 | 1 | Statutory post. Filled by retention of member until new nomination is received. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation | Minister Oââ¬TMKeeffeââ¬TMs Special Advisors | Principal Officer | 2 | Approved | 18-May-10 | 2 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Oââ¬TMKeeffeââ¬TMs Personal Assistant | Higher Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 18-May-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Oââ¬TMKeeffeââ¬TMs Personal Secretary | Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 18-May-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister of State Lenihanââ¬TMs Personal Secretary | Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 21-Jun-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| To give Acting Up to and AO for AP and consequentials to EO and CO | AP, HEO, EO | 3 | Under consideration | | | |
| To hold an internal competition to fill 2 AP posts | Assistant Principal | 2 | Under consideration | | | |
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation | To renew the contracts of 2 Legal Researchers | | 2 | Approved | 09-Aug-10 | 2 | Contractors working on legislation |
Labour Court | To re-appoint the Chairman and 2 Ordinary Members | | 3 | Approved | 19-Jul-10 | 3 | Statutory posts. |
Labour Relations Commission | Re-appointment of a Rights Commissioner | | 1 | Approved | 19-Jul-10 | 1 | Statutory post |
NERA | To fill Legal Advisor vacancy | Solicitor (AP) | 1 | Approved. | 13-Sep-10 | 1 | Critical post that will save expenditure on external legal services. |
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation | To fill PO vacancies | PO | 3 | Under consideration | | | |
Enterprise, Trade & Innovation | Assistant Secretary post | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Under consideration | | | Ass Sec posts have reduced from 7 to 4 since April. Post in CSD area ââ¬" arises due to retirement |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
NERA | To fill Accountant vacancy | Accountant Grade I | 1 | Under consideration | | | |
CEGA | | | | | | | |
| To start up and oversee new Irish SI translation unit. | Director | 1 | Approved | 08/04/2009 | 1 | Response to High Court ruling. |
| To manage the translation of Statutory Instruments into Irish | Aistritheoir Grád II | 1 | Approved | 08/04/2009 | 1 | Response to High Court ruling. |
| To manage the translation of Statutory Instruments into Irish | Aistritheoir Grád III | 1 | Approved | 08/04/2009 | 1 | Response to High Court ruling. |
| Ministerial Staff | Personal Assistant (HEO) | 1 | Approved | 06/05/2009 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Ministerial Staff | Personal Secretary | 1 | Approved | 06/05/2009 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Ministerial Staff | Civilian Driver | 1 | Approved | 30/04/2009 | 2 | Political Appointment |
| To translate documents into Irish for EU. | Detached National Expert | 3 | Approved | 05/11/2009 | 3 | Temporary fixed term contracts renewed for 1 year. |
| To replace 2 Assistant Secretaries, one of whom had retired and the other promoted. | Assistant Secretary | 2 | Approved | 23/04/2010 & 14/05/2010 | 2 | Department was operating with only 1 Assistant Sec. Business critical post |
Charitable, Donations and Bequests Office | To renew contract of Secretary to Commissioners. | Solicitor (AP) | 1 | Approved | 11-Mar-10 | 1 | Need for continuity during the changeover period leading to the setting up of the Charities Regulatory Authority. |
National Advisory Committee on Drugs | To recruit researcher into drugs. | Researcher (AP) | 1 | Approved | 11-Mar-10 | 1 | Sanction granted to Health Research Board to recruit and second the Researcher to the NACD. Post considered a â⬠ÌBusiness Critical Postââ¬TM. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Minister Careyââ¬TMs Special Advisor | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Careyââ¬TMs Media Advisor | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Careyââ¬TMs Personal Assistant | Higher Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Careyââ¬TMs Personal Secretary | Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister of State Whiteââ¬TMs Personal Assistant | Higher Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-May-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister of State Whiteââ¬TMs Personal Secretary | Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 19-May-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister of State Whiteââ¬TMs Civilian Drivers | Civilian Driver | 2 | Approved | 19-May-10 | 2 | Political Appointment |
| Ministerial Staff (Minister of State White) | Special Advisor | 1 | Approved | 24-May-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Additional Assistant Secretary Post | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Refused but Director post approved | 22-Jul-10 | 1 | Critical management post |
Equality Authority | Filling of Legal Advisor post | PO | 1 | Under consideration | | | |
Finance | Banking specialist (temporary fixed term contract for 3 years) | Banking Specialist (Assistant Secretary level) | 1 | Approved | 21/8/09 | 1 | Urgent need for expertise in banking area. |
| Package of IT posts. | 1 ICT AP, 2 ICT E0s, 1 promotion EO to HEO (ICT) | 4 | Approved | 23/12/09 | 4 | Is in line with the ICT staffing recommendations made by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes |
| Assistant Secretary in CMOD | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | Jan 2010 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| 8 POs | Principal | 8 | Approved | 12-Apr-10 | 8 | Business Critical posts in situation where staffing levels were already below approved revised limits |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Director, Language Training Unit; higher duties allowance | Assistant Principal | 1 | Approved | 01-Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical post |
| Employee Assistance Officer | Higher Executive officer | 1 | Under consideration | | | |
| Second Secretary Financial Services Division | Second Secretary | 1 | Approved | 21-Jul-10 | 1 | Business critical post |
Revenue | Promotion of 2 COs to EO | EO | 2 | Approved | 24/6/09 | 2 | Skilled staff. Newly commissioned Cutter to be launched and used in fight against illegal importation of drugs |
| Package of 200 posts. | Various Grades | 200 | Approved | 22/12/09 | 200 | To fill key management, audit and policy posts to ensure effective tax collection through a mix of redeployment, internal promotion and open competition. |
| To have internal competition for 2 CO positions in Print Room. | Clerical Officer | 2 | Approved | 17-Feb-10 | 2 | Open to Service Officers ââ¬" regrading of 2 Service Officer posts to CO and filled by redeployment ââ¬" with no overall increase in numbers. |
| Completion of final 2 phases of 2003 Uplift Agreement i.e. uplift of 20 Tax Officers to EO; 28 Higher Tax Officers to HEO & 5 CO Programmers to EO JSA | Uplift of 20 Tax Officers to EO; 28 Higher Tax Officers to HEO & 5 CO Programmers to EO JSA | 53 | Approved | 30-Mar-10 | 53 | Revenue Integration to General Service grades. This was a legacy of the Revenue Agreement on Integration agreed with the Unions following the integration of Customs staff with Tax staff. End result is more effective casework management following targeted training. |
| Revenue Solicitor and Asst Secretary post in Investigations and Prosecutions Division | Revenue Solicitor and Asst Secretary | 2 | Approved | 22-Apr-10 | 2 | Particular responsibilities attaching to each post. |
| Creation of additional posts with allowances at Terminal 2 Dublin Airport | 6 Eos, 12 Cos | 18 | Under consideration | | | |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
Valuation Office | Promotions | Chief Superintendents of Mapping | 2 | Approved | | 2 | Element of restructuring plan for VO. |
| Higher Superintendents of Mapping | Higher Superintendents of Mapping | 2 | Approved | | 2 | Element of restructuring plan for VO. |
| Appeal Officer | Appeal Officer | 1 | Approved | 01-Sep-09 | 1 | Internal competition ââ¬" no backfilling of resulting vacancies ââ¬" overall numbers not affected. |
| A minimum of 1 Asst Registrar (HEO) and 3 COs for Valuation Tribunal to deal with ongoing Tribunal Appeals arising from National Revaluation | 1 Asst Registrar (HEO) and 3 COs | 4 | Approved | 15-Apr-10 | 4 | To ensure that the statutory deadlines for processing of appeals following the Revaluation process be met. Sanctioned on basis that an EO post be suppressed for 1 year, while an EO filled the HEO position on an acting up basis. 1 CO post to be filled on redeployment and the other 2 on temp contract for 11 mths each. |
| 3 Student Valuers | 3 Student Valuers @ CO level | 3 | Approved | 17-Jun-10 | 3 | On 1 year contracts on 1st pt of the CO scale, replacing students |
| To fill 2 Service Officer posts | Service Officer | 2 | Part Approved | 01-Sep-10 | 1 | Frontline post to be filled by redeployment. |
C&AG | Vacancies at various Grades | 4 PO, 4.7 AP, 14.5 HEO/EO, 1.7 CO (Total 24.9) | 24.9 | Approved | 15-Mar-10 | 24.9 | Extra responsibilities e.g. NAMA, new Accounting Standards, extra work on Revenue account |
| 1 Director of Audit | Assistant Sec level | 1 | Approved | 30-Apr-10 | 1 | Scale of operations and complex issues involved. |
| Trainee Auditor to fill vacancies | Trainee Auditor | 2 | Approved | 03-Aug-10 | 2 | Temporary appointment to cover vacancy caused by secondment of a Detached National Expert to the EU, and relocation of other staff member. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
OPW | Upgrade | Architect | 1 | Refused | 29/5/09 | 0 | |
| To fill vacancies | Service Officers | 3 | Approved | 22/6/09 | 3 | No viable alternatives to filling vacancy |
| Commissioner (Property Management Services) | Commissioner (Assistant Secretary) | 1 | Approved | 26-Aug-09 | 1 | To enable OPW to effectively deliver on the current demands for its services made by Government, other Departments and their agencies and the public. |
| Recruit 16 graduates at a reduced salary to replace those finishing the Graduate Architect Training Scheme. | Architect training programme | 16 | Approved | 14/08/09 | 16 | Participation in scheme for 5 years, ââ¬" reduced salaries and fees |
| To fill vacancy in new section | Quantity Surveyor | 1 | Approved | 08/12/09 | 1 | NPPOU section in Trim |
| To fill possible vacancy in Director of the Botanic Gardens pending decision on 3 yr career break for incumbent to assume major positions in US | Acting up Director of Botanic Gardens | 1 | Approved | 01-Apr-10 | 1 | Provided that the previous post of the new Acting Director remain unfilled for the duration of the Directorââ¬TMs absence on career break |
| Filling of Management/Administration and Technical Posts | Various | 142 | Part Approved | 24-Sep-10 | 2 | Employee Assistance Officer and Payroll expert approved ââ¬" business critical posts. Remainder of submission under consideration. |
| National Procurement Service (NPS) | Various | 21 | Approved | 04-Aug-10 | 21 | Staffing of NPS ââ¬" 12 Buyers, 2 solicitors, 1 analyst & 6 Admin, 1 Admin officer |
Attorney General | Advisory Counsel Grade 111 | Advisory Counsel Grade 111 | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Important legal post |
| Head of Administration | Head of Administration | 1 | Approved | 01-Jan-00 | 1 | Principal post in charge of the office |
| Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade 11 | Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade 11 | 3 | Approved | | 3 | Important legal posts |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Advisory Counsel Grade 1 (Vacancy) | Assistant Secretary Level | 1 | Approved (acting-up basis for 3 yrs) | 21-Sep-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Advisory Counsel Grade 11 | Advisory Counsel Grade 11 | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Important legal post because of the workload in the office |
| Dep Director | Deputy Secretary level | 1 | Approved | 23-Feb-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post (Internal TLAC type competition. Consequentials, if any, also sanctioned within ECF.) |
| Advisory Counsel Grade 111 | Advisory Counsel Grade 111 | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Important legal post because of the workload in the office |
| Promotion AP to PO | PO | 1 | Approved | | 1 | |
Chief State Solicitor | Solicitor | Solicitor | 1 | Approved | 23-Jun-10 | 1 | Official appointed on completion of apprenticeship |
| Solicitor | Solicitor (temp.) NAMA | 1 | Approved | 08-Jul-10 | 1 | High Court NAMA case |
| Promotion Law Clerk to Legal Executive | Legal Executive | 2 | Approved | 31-Aug-10 | 2 | Trainee scheme |
Central Statistics Office | Assistant Director General | Assistant Director General | 1 | Approved | 22-Oct-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post -approved on the basis any resultant internal vacancy is suppressed |
| Assistant Director General for Macroeconomic and Environment Divisions | Assistant Director General | 1 | Approved | Agreed by Minister 14 April 2010 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Senior Statistician | Senior Statistician | 1 | Approved | 30-Apr-10 | 1 | Business case |
| EO | EO | 2 | Approved | 23-Jun-10 | 2 | To assist BIM decent. |
Defence | Night watchman | Night Watchman | 1 | Approved | | 1 | To provide security at the Galway premises |
| Director of Military Prosecutions | Director of Military Prosecutions | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Statutory post |
| Assistant Principal/Senior Systems Analyst | Assistant Principal/Senior Systems Analyst | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Sanctioned in Galway as a result of the suppression of a PO and the transfer of his duties to Dublin |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Head Services Officer | Head Services Officer | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Needed for the decentralisation of premises to Newbridge |
| Services Officer | Services Officer | 1 | Approved | | 1 | ââ¬" |
| Director | Director | 1 | Approved | | 1 | ââ¬" |
| Principal Officer | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | | 1 | ââ¬" |
| Special Adviser | Special Adviser | 1 | Approved | 09-Apr-10 | 1 | Ministerial staff |
| Special Adviser | Special Adviser | 1 | Approved | 16-Apr-10 | 1 | Ministerial staff |
| Personal Assistant | Personal Assistant | 1 | Approved | 09-Apr-10 | 1 | Ministerial staff |
| Personal Secretary | Personal Secretary | 1 | Approved | 09-Apr-10 | 1 | Ministerial staff |
| Principal Officer | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 05-Aug-10 | 1 | PO vacancy arising from appointment of Director |
| Principal Officer | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 05-Aug-10 | 1 | Retirement of PO in Galway |
| Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal | 2 | Approved | 05-Aug-10 | 2 | Arising from filling of PO posts |
DPP | To fill retirement vacancy | Head of Directing Division (between Asst Sec and Dep Sec) | 1 | Approved | 05-Jun-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Chief Prosecution Solicitor | Chief Prosecution Solicitor (between Asst Sec and Dep Sec) | 1 | Approved | 02-Nov-09 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Internal Promotion to Deputy Chief Prosecution Solicitor | Deputy Chief Prosecution Solicitor | 1 | Approved | 23-Apr-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Internal Promotion to PO | PO (higher) | 1 | Approved | 23-Apr-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
| Legal Researcher (temp.) | Legal Researcher (temp.) | 1 | Approved | 23-Apr-10 | | Business Critical Post |
| Head of Admin (allowance) | Head of Admin (allowance) | 1 | Approved | 23-Apr-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
Foreign Affairs | 5 Third Secretaries | Third Secretaries | 5 | Approved | | 5 | From the 2008 competition to provide for succession planning |
| Assistant Secretary | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 19-Feb-10 | 1 | Business Critical Post |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Counsellor and First Secretary | Counsellor and First Secretary | 2 | Approved | | 2 | Business Critical Post |
| Chairmanship of OSCE ââ¬" temporary hiring of staff | 3 Assistant Secretaries, 1 PO, 1 AP, 1 Third Sec, 2 Eos and 3 Clerical Officers | 11 | Under consideration | | | Business Critical posts essential to chairmanship of OSCE which has been approved by government |
| staff in audit and control area of ODA | AP level dealing with audit, control and monitoring functions of ODA | 10 | Approved | | 10 | Arises from FGS Irish Aid Management Review |
| Special adviser to Minister | Special Adviser | 1 | Under consideration | | | Secondment from HEA |
Taoiseach | Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Head of the IT Unit to be filled from redeployment |
| Administrative Officers | Administrative Officers | 3 | Approved | | 3 | For succession planning |
| Special Adviser to Minister of State Curran, Chief Whip | Special Adviser | 1 | Approved | 30-Apr-10 | 1 | Transfer of staff to Minister from previous Dept |
| Staff for Minister of State/Chief Personal Staff | PA & 2 x Worksharing Sec Assistants | 2 | Approved | 06-May-10 | 2 | Transfer of staff to Minister from previous Dept |
| Special Advisor to Taoiseach | Special Adviser | 1 | Approved | 15-Jun-10 | 1 | Transfer from DFA |
| Promotion HEO to AP | AP | 1 | Approved | 15-Jun-10 | 1 | Business Case |
| Promotion AP to PO | PO | 1 | Approved | 15-Jun-10 | 1 | Business Case |
Transport | Coastal Sector Unit Managers | Coastal Sector Unit Managers | 3 | Approved | | 3 | Needed for health and safety reasons |
| Operations and Training Officer in the coastal service | Operations and Training Officer in the coastal service | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Needed for health and safety reasons |
| Assistant Secretary Vacancy from retirement (Public Transport) | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 22-Oct-09 | 1 | Key management level post |
| A/Sec vacancy | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Refused | | | ââ¬" |
| Principal Officer | Principal Officer | 2 | Refused | | | To be filled from internal competition. |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Acting Up | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 28-Feb-10 | 1 | Pressures in connection with the setting up of the National Transport Authority |
| Personal Staff for Minister for State Ciarán Cuffe T.D | 1 x PA & 1 x Personal Sec | 2 | Approved | 21-Apr-10 | 2 | |
| Special Advisor for MoS Cuffe | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 01-Jun-10 | 1 | Political appointment |
| Chief Maritime Accident Investigator | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved (originally approved Nov 09). Transport sought amendment to condition of sanction but original sanction stands. | 18-Aug-10 | 1 | Critical post in new National Transport Investigation Unit |
| Filling of existing and forthcoming vacancies in the Irish Coast Guard. | Various from EO to PO | 31 | 5 approved with redeployment condition: Manager Volunteer Services (AP1), Divisional Controller (AP), Shift Watch Keeping Officer (EOx3) | 19-Aug-10 | 5 | Critical posts in the Irish Coast Guard |
| Filling of vacancies in the Marine Survey Office | various up to PO | 11 | 2 approved with redeployment condition: Deputy Divisional Controller (AP), Surveyor in Charge (PO). | 19-Aug-10 | 2 | Critical posts in the Marine Survey Office |
| Filling of PO post which had been deferred since Feb 2010 | PO | 1 | Under consideration | | | Post has been deferred since Feb 2010- from Internal Panel |
Health | DG of OMCYA | Deputy Secretary | 1 | Approved | 23-Dec-09 | 1 | Head of Office of Min for Children etc |
| CEO Designate of Adoption Authority | Assistant Secretary level | 1 | Approved | 01-Sep-10 | 1 | Head of Adoption Authority as required under Adoption Act 2010 |
| Assessor of Youth Work | AP | 1 | Approved | 30-Aug-10 | 1 | Statutory Post |
Tourism, Culture & Sport | Filling of two posts in Ministerââ¬TMs Constituency Office by transfers from other Departments | Executive Officer | 2 | Approved | 20-May-10 | 2 | Posts vital to the functioning of the Constituency Office |
| Minister Hannifinââ¬TMs Special Advisor | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 27-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| Minister Hannifinââ¬TMs Press Advisor | Higher Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 27-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Minister Hannifinââ¬TMs Personal Assistant | Higher Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 27-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Renewal of contract for Director in Culture Ireland | Assistant Principal | 1 | Approved | | 1 | Critical function of the Dept. Government priority. Equivalent post to be suppressed. |
| Minister Hannifinââ¬TMs Personal Secretary | Executive Officer | 1 | Approved | 27-Apr-10 | 1 | Political Appointment |
| Filling of PO vacancy | Principal Officer | 1 | Under consideration | | | Post is in CSD, which covers a wide area , and Dept already carrying other PO post which has not been filled |
National Archives | Filling of vacancies to avoid the closure of the reading room | CO, EO and Service Officers | 6 | Part approved to fill 3 posts (1 CO and 2 Service Officers) by redeployment. Service Officers not available via redeployment so sanction given to recruit. | June/July/Aug 2010 | 3 | Business critical, frontline posts. |
Ombudsman | Senior Investigator | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 30-Apr-10 | 1 | Business critical management post. |
State Laboratory | 4 Student Analysts | Students | 4 | Approved | 03-Aug-10 | 4 | Temporary 7 month appointments |
CENR | Assistant Secretary | Assistant Secretary | 1 | Approved | 26-May-10 | 1 | TLAC competition |
| Temporary EO for 6 months | EO | 1 | Refused | | | |
Table 2: Civil Service ââ¬" continued |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
| To suppress 2 CO posts and replace with 2 EO posts | EO | 2 | Approved | 01-Jun-10 | 2 | Business needs of Department |
| AO vacancy filled | AO | 1 | Approved | 01-Jun-10 | 1 | Business needs of Department |
National Gallery | Renewal of temporary contracts | Security Attendant | 15 | Under consideration | | | |
| Appointment of contractors to permanent posts | Security Attendant | 7 | Under consideration | | | |
| Regularise position of Head of Conservation | Engineer Grade II (AK I) | 1 | Under consideration | | | |
| To appoint staff on a fixed term basis for Master Development Plan | Head of Art Handling (HEO), MDP Project Manager (HEO), Paper Conservator (AKII), Painting Conservator (AKII), Art Handlers (x3) | 7 | Under consideration | | | |
| Filling of permanent positions | Head of Exhibitions (AK I), Senior Curator (AK I), HEO, EO, Website Administrator (AK II), IT Officer (CO) | 6 | Under consideration | | | |
| | | 1,965.9 | | TOTAL | 1,244 | |
|
Temporary Posts for CENSUS of Population 2011 [CENTRAL STATISTICS OFFICE] |
Dept / Office Title | Exception Sought | Grade | No of Exceptions Sought Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Decision | Sanction Date | Exceptions Granted Promotion/ Recruitment Redeployment | Basis of Sanction |
Central Statistics Office | Staff for the Household Budget Survey i.e. interviewers etc | Staff for the Household Budget Survey i.e. interviewers etc | | Approved | | 85 | These staff required for the Household Budget, Business Register and Annual Services Inquiry ââ¬" 85 Temporary Contracts during 2009 & 2010 |
| ICT Executive Officer | ICT Executive Officer | | Approved | | 2 | Required for preparatory work on the Census of Population 2011 |
| Executive Officer | Executive Officer | | Approved | | 4 | Required for 18 months to work on the Census. Will be re-assigned to another department on completion of that work |
| Clerical Officer | Clerical Officer | | Approved | | 24 | The CSO was asked to seek staff from other departments for a period of 10 months for Census of Agriculture work. In the event, staff were not available so sanction was later granted to appoint COs on temporary contract |
| Statistician | Statistician | | Approved | | 1 | To work full time on an OECD â⬠ÌProgramme for International Assessment of Adult Competenciesââ¬TM |
| Executive Officer | Executive Officer | | Approved | | 2 | Also required for this programme |
| Grades from Clerical Officer to Assistant Principal | Grades from Clerical Officer to Assistant Principal | | Approved | | 158 | These are internal CSO staff required from early 2010 to end 2011 to prepare for and finalise the Census 2011 |
| Census Liaison Officers, Regional Supervisors, Field Supervisors and Clerical Officers | Census Liaison Officers, Regional Supervisors, Field Supervisors and Clerical Officers | | Under Consideration | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | ââ¬" |
| Temporary part-time enumerators | Temporary part-time enumerators | | Under Consideration | ââ¬" | | ââ¬" |
Total posts approved for CSO (temps): 276. |
Table 3 ââ¬" Requests for Exceptions in the Public Service |
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | DETE- Enterprise Ireland | Retirement | Manager | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | May-09 | Retirement |
2 | DETE- Enterprise Ireland | Graduate | Graduate | 16 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 16 | May-09 | 16 graduate posts |
3 | DETE- Roscommon CEB | Vacancy | CEO | 1 | No | 0 | May-09 | Vacancy |
4 | DETE Cork CEB | Replacing maternity leave | Administrative Officer | 1 | No | 0 | Jun-09 | Replacing maternity leave |
5 | DETE ââ¬" FAS DG | Statutory post | DG | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Jun-09 | Statutory post |
6 | DETE -NCA Registrar | No vacancy | AP-HAD | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Jun-09 | Registrar |
7 | DETE ââ¬" Enterprise Ireland | Rollover of contract posts for overseas (4 sanctioned) | Various | 53 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 4 | Jun-09 | Rollover of contract posts for overseas (4 sanctioned) |
8 | DETE -PIAB | Renewal of contract posts (5 sanctioned) | CO | 6 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 5 | Jul-09 | Renewal of contract posts (5 sanctioned) |
9 | DETE -NCA student | | Student | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Jun-09 | Student |
10 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | Retirement ââ¬" Head of Corporate Services (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) | AP ââ¬" STANDARD | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Aug-09 | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) |
11 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) | AP ââ¬" STANDARD | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Aug-09 | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) |
12 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | Retirement ââ¬" Commercial Practises Division (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) | HEO (x5) | 5 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 5 | Aug-09 | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) |
13 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) | EO (X3) | 3 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 3 | Aug-09 | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) |
14 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | | CO (X2) | 2 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 2 | Aug-09 | |
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
15 | DETE ââ¬" IAASA | Vacancy | Accountant | 1 | No | 0 | Aug-09 | Vacancy |
16 | DETE ââ¬" FAS | Decision of Rights Commissioner | Training Instructor | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Sep-09 | Decision of rights Commissioner |
17 | DETE ââ¬" Interreg ââ¬" Tradelinks 2 project | new project | Project Manager | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Sep-09 | new project |
18 | DETE ââ¬" Interreg ââ¬" Tradelinks 2 project | new project | Financial Administrator | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Sep-09 | new project |
19 | DETE ââ¬" Interreg ââ¬" Tradelinks 2 project | new project | 4 Regional Coordinators | 4 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 4 | Sep-09 | new project |
20 | DETE ââ¬" Interreg ââ¬" Tradelinks 2 project | new project | 4 Support Co-ordinators | 4 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 4 | Sep-09 | new project |
21 | DETE ââ¬" Competition Authority | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service | Case Officer | 1 | No | 0 | Oct-09 | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service |
22 | DETE ââ¬" FÃÂS | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) | ADG ââ¬" Finance & IT | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Oct-09 | Retirement (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement) |
23 | DETE ââ¬" Forfas | New project ââ¬" Self Financing ââ¬" Manager of European Space Research Office | Manager | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Dec-09 | New project ââ¬" Self Financing |
24 | DETE ââ¬" PIAB | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service | Legal Services Manager | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Jan-10 | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service |
25 | DETE- Enterprise Ireland | Temporary Overseas Contract posts | Contract Posts (Overseas Jan-Mar 10) ââ¬" Various Grades | 2 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 2 | Feb-10 | Temporary Overseas Contract posts |
26 | DETE ââ¬" Enterprise Ireland | Support for Credit Review | CO | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | Mar-10 | Support for Credit Review |
27 | DETE ââ¬" Competition Authority | Request under consideration | Board Members 2 | 2 | Request under consideration | 0 | Mar-10 | Request under consideration |
28 | DETE ââ¬" Competition Authority | Statutory post | Chairperson of Board | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Mar-10 | Statutory post |
29 | DETE ââ¬" SFI | City of Science Project | Project Manager | 1 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | Mar-10 | City of Science Project |
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
30 | DETE ââ¬" SFI | City of Science Project | CO | 1 | No | 0 | May-10 | PA for Dublin City of Science |
31 | DETE ââ¬" FAS | Request under consideration | | 4 | Request under consideration | 0 | Mar-10 | Request under consideration |
32 | DETE ââ¬" NSAI | Ongoing contracts | Various | 4 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 4 | Apr-10 | Ongoing contracts |
33 | DETE ââ¬" NCA | | 3 Student posts | 3 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 3 | May-10 | |
34 | DETI ââ¬" Forfas | Request under consideration | PO | 1 | Request under consideration | 0 | | Request under consideration |
35 | DETI ââ¬" Competition Authority | internship | CO | 2 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 2 | Jun-10 | Request under consideration |
36 | DETI ââ¬" Competition Authority | | Board Members 2 | 2 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 2 | Jun-10 | |
37 | DETI _ IAASA | | Various | 3 | Yes ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 3 | Sep-10 | |
38 | DETI ââ¬" CEB | CEO | CEO | 1 | Request under consideration | | | Request under consideration |
39 | DETI ââ¬" IDA | | Various | 4 | Request under consideration | | | Request under consideration |
40 | DETI ââ¬" Competition Authority | Chair/CEO Designate | | 1 | Request under consideration | | | Request under consideration |
41 | DETI ââ¬" NSAI | | Certification Officer | 1 | Request under consideration | | | Request under consideration |
42 | DETI ââ¬" Enterprise Ireland | | Various | 12 | Request under consideration | | | Request under consideration |
Department of Social Protection |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Family Support Agency | To cover Term-time vacancies in front line mediation service ââ¬" Portlaoise + Sligo | | 1 | Yes | 1 | | |
2 | Family Support Agency | To cover Term-time vacancies in front line mediation service ââ¬" Raheny + Wexford | | 0.8 | Yes | 0.8 | | |
3 | Family Support Agency | Temporary appointment due to end June 2009 ââ¬" Castlebar FMS office | | 0.5 | Yes | 0.5 | | |
4 | Family Support Agency | Temporary appointment due to end June 2009 ââ¬" Letterkenny office | | 0.4 | Yes | 0.4 | | |
5 | Family Support Agency | Supervision + Management of Mediation Service in Southern and Westerns Regions ââ¬" temporary appointment due to end June 09 | | 1.6 | Yes | 1.6 | | |
6 | Family Support Agency | Supervision + Management of Mediation Service in Southern and Westerns Regions ââ¬" temporary appointment due to end January 10 | | 1.6 | Yes | 1.6 | | |
7 | Family Support Agency | To cover Shorter Working Year Scheme vacancies in front line mediation service ââ¬" Letterkenny, Portlaoise, Sligo, Raheny, Athlone, Wexford & HQ | | 4.5 | Yes | 4.5 | | |
8 | Family Support Agency | Temporary appointment due to end June 2010 ââ¬" Castlebar FMS office | | 0.5 | Yes | 0.5 | | |
9 | Family Support Agency | Temporary appointment due to end June 2010 ââ¬" Letterkenny office | | 0.4 | Yes | 0.4 | | |
10 | Citizens Information Board | Temporary ICT contracts due to end March 2010 ââ¬" Dublin HQ | | 2 | Yes | 2 | | |
Department of Defence |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Defence Forces | To retain the capacity of the organisation to operate effectively across all roles while contributing to the necessary public service economies | Cadets and army/naval service recruits. Promotion across a range of ranks. Acting up appointments for overseas deployment. | 529 | Yes | 207 | July 2009 and November 2009 | Recruitment of 42 cadets and promotions across a range of ranks. 100 acting up appointments. |
2 | Defence Forces | Retirement of Military Judge which is a statutory post | Colonel | 1 | Yes | 1 | April 2010 | Statutory post |
3 | Defence Forces | Retirement of Director of Military Prosecutions which is a statutory post | Colonel | 1 | Yes | 1 | June 2009 | Statutory post |
4 | Defence Forces | Civilian employees. Temporary post and extension of contract. | Pharmacist | 2 | Yes | 2 | July 2009 | |
5 | Defence Forces | Civilian employee contract extension. | Social Worker | 1 | Yes | 1 | July 2009 | |
6 | Defence Forces | Civilian Employee. Management of provision of electrical services. | Foreman | 1 | Yes | 1 | | |
7 | Defence Forces | Civilian employee to assist in the re-fit of Naval ships. | Welder | 1 | Yes | 1 | April 2010 | |
8 | Defence Forces | Filling of GOC Air Corps | Brigadier General | 1 | Decision Awaited | | | Decision Awaited |
9 | Defence Forces | Filling of DCOS (Operations) vacancy which is a statutory post | Major General | 1 | Yes | 1 | July 2010 | Statutory post |
10 | Defence Forces | Civilian employee. Management of provision of social worker service for the Defence Forces. | Principal Social Worker | 1 | Yes | 1 | September 2010 | |
Department of Tourism, Culture & Sport |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | National Library of Ireland | To fill Director post | Director | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 18/12/09 | Statutory position |
2 | National Library of Ireland | 2 vacancies due to retirement and internal promotion | Keeper, Asst Keeper | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 22/9/09 | Due to the specialised nature of the work of the Library |
3 | Irish Sports Council | To fill Director post | CEO | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 14/5/09 | Statutory position |
4 | Arts Council | To fill Director post | Director | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 20/8/09 | Statutory position |
5 | Failte Ireland | temporary posts | Principal Officer (temporary) | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
6 | Failte Ireland | temporary posts | Principal Officer (temporary) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 13/1/10 | Payment of acting up allowance paid temporarily due to maternity leave |
7 | Failte Ireland | E Business manager | Assistant Principal | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 13/1/10 | Post filled as a necessity for the development of the Tourism Sector |
8 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | IT Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 19/11/09 | Key post for the successful running of the National Concert Hall |
9 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Financial Accountant | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 19/11/09 | Key post for the successful running of the National Concert Hall |
10 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Learn & Explore Administrative Assistant | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 19/11/09 | Key post for the successful running of the National Concert Hall |
Department of Tourism, Culture & Sport ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
11 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Graphic Designer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 19/11/09 | Key post for the successful running of the National Concert Hall |
12 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | On line Marketing Executive | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
13 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Lighting Technician/stage hand | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
14 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Box Office Cashier Supervisor | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
15 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Operations Assistant Manager | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
16 | National Concert Hall | Fixed term contract post | Own Promotions Executive | 1 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | | |
17 | Chester Beatty Library | To fill Director post | PO 1 | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 29/3/10 | Key post |
18 | Irish Film Board | To fill Chief Executive Post | CEO | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 1/9/2010 | Statutory position |
Department of Health |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | HSE | Front line post | Senior Locum | 0.6 | 3. No decision to date | 0 | | Further info awaited |
2 | Galway University Hospital | Critical management post | General Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 17/06/2009 | |
3 | HIQA | Level of expenditure on external advice | Legal Advisor (AP1) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 31/07/2009 | |
4 | HIQA | Operational reasons | Regional Operations Manager (PO) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 31/07/2009 | |
5 | HIQA | Value for money | Health Technology Assessment ââ¬" AP1 | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 31/07/2009 | |
6 | HIQA | Value for Money | HTA ââ¬" Engineer Grade I | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 31/07/2009 | |
7 | HIQA | Value for Money | HTA ââ¬" Engineer Grade III | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 31/07/2009 | |
8 | HSE | New HSE structure | Regional Operation Director (Assist Nat,. Dir) | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 07/07/2009 | |
9 | HSE | New HSE structure | Care Group (Assistant National Director) | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 07/07/2009 | |
10 | Mental Health Commission | Front line post | Consultant Psychiatrist | 5 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 5 | 31/07/2009 | |
11 | Mental Health Commission | Front line post | Assistant Inspector (Occupational Therapist) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 31/07/2009 | |
12 | Mental Health Commission | Service reasons | Staff Officer (Temp Contract Renewal) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 31/07/2009 | |
13 | National Treatment Purchase Fund | Fair Deal requirements | EO / HEO | 6 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 6 | 31/07/2009 | |
14 | Central Mental Hospital | Front line post | Mental Health Nurses | 23 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 23 | 31/08/2009 | |
15 | St Lomanââ¬TMs Hospital | Front line post | Mental Health Nurses | 36 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 36 | 31/08/2009 | |
16 | Temple Street Hospital | Critical nursing management post | Director of Nursing | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 20/10/2009 | |
Department of Health ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
17 | Galway University Hospital | Key post for flu pandemic | Chief Medical Scientist | 1 | 3. No decision to date | 0 | | Further info awaited |
18 | HSE | Front line post | General Dental Surgeon | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 25/11/2009 | Sanction was only given for two of the three posts |
19 | HSE | Front line post | Principal Environmental Health Officers | 2 | 3. No decision to date | 0 | | Further info awaited |
20 | HSE | Front line post | Fire Prevention Officer | 1 | 3. No decision to date | 0 | | Further info awaited |
21 | HSE | Front line post | Clinical Perfusionist Post | 1 | 3. No decision to date | 0 | | Further info awaited |
22 | Childrenââ¬TMs Hospital, Crumlin | Front line post | Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurses | 5 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 5 | 8/12/1009 | The filling of these posts was to be met through redeployment first, and where this was not possible, suppression |
23 | Temple Street Hospital | Front line post | Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurses | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 8/12/1009 | The filling of these posts was to be met through redeployment first, and where this was not possible, suppression |
24 | HSE | Development post for Primary Care Teams | Senior Dietician (Sligo/Leitrim/Cavan) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 18/01/2010 | |
25 | HSE ââ¬" St. James, Dublin | Critical maintenance post | Maintenance Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 18/01/2010 | |
26 | HSE ââ¬" St. Lukes Kilkenny | Front line post | Clinical Nurse Manager II | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 18/01/2010 | |
27 | An Bord Altranais | Front line post | Director of Operations | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 01/07/2010 | |
28 | Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland | Front line post | Pharmacist Chief II | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 01/07/2010 | |
Department of Health ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
29 | Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland | Front line post | Senior Pharmacist | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 01/07/2010 | |
30 | Food Safety Authority of Ireland | Critical to meeting statutory obligations / essential health & public safety requirements | Auditor ââ¬" AP level | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 01/07/2010 | |
31 | Health and Social Care professions Council | Critical to meeting statutory obligations / essential health & public safety requirements | HEO | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 01/07/2010 | |
32 | Health and Social Care professions Council | Critical to meeting statutory obligations / essential health & public safety requirements | EO | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 01/07/2010 | |
33 | Mental Health Commission | Critical to meeting statutory obligations / essential health & public safety requirements | CO (temporary contract renewal) | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 01/07/2010 | |
34 | National Cancer Registry Board | Critical to meeting statutory obligations / essential health & public safety requirements | Statistician (Grade V) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 01/07/2010 | |
Note: Includes HSE exemptions sought between May 2009 and January 2010. Under the Employment Control Framework 2010-2012, HSE exceptions under the moratorium under the moratorium are at the discretion of the HSE HR National Director. |
Department of Transport |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Road Safety Authority (RSA) | New Posts | Assistant Principals | 3 | not approved | | | |
| | New Posts | Higher Executive Officers | 3 | not approved | | | |
| | New Posts | Executive Officers | 2 | not approved | | | |
| | New Posts | Clerical Officers | 3 | not approved | | | |
| | New Posts | Vehicle Inspector | 11 | not approved | | | |
2 | Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) | Renew Contract | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 1 | Dec-09 | Vacancy filled to meet statuary obligation |
| | Renew Contract | Assistant Principals | 2 | Approved | 2 | Dec-09 | Vacancy filled to meet statuary obligation |
| | Renew Contract | Executive Officers | 3 | Approved | 3 | Dec-09 | Vacancy filled to meet statuary obligation |
3 | National Accident Investigation Office | Filling Post | Principal Officer | 1 | Approved | 1 | Nov-09 | Important for safety purposes |
4 | National Transport Authority | New Posts | CEO | 1 | Approved | 1 | -10 | Newly established Authority |
| | New Posts | Senior Management | 4 | Approved/ Not approved | 3 | -10 | Newly established Authority |
5 | Medical Bureau of Road Safety ( MBRS) | Filling Post | Admin Manager | 1 | No decision to-date | | | |
| | Filling Post | Scientist | 1 | No decision to-date | | | |
| | Filling Post | Manager | 1 | No decision to-date | | | |
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
| Teagasc | These posts are long-term recurring positions that are filled on an academic year basis (Sept ââ¬" June) only. The posts are of importance to the operation of Teagasc Colleges and to the welfare, health & safety of students | Student Supervisors, part time lecturers | 3.5 | Application was refused | | | Ban on recruitment and promotion in public service applies |
| Teagasc | To support the delivery of the WIT funded B.Sc. (Hons) Business Management/Agriculture (Level 8) programme at Kildalton Collegein the 2009/10 Academic year, as it was not possible to deliver the programme from within existing resources. | part-time Lecturer | 0.5 | Application was refused | | | |
| Teagasc | To fill three senior management posts, following the retirement of 5 Heads of Directorate (3 age grounds, 2 ISER) | Heads of Directorate ââ¬" Assistant Secretary | 3 | Yes, application was approved | 3 | 26/11/2009 | Exceptional sanction granted based on organisational restructuring from 6 to 4 Head of Directorate posts |
| Teagasc | Request for sanction to appoint a General Manager for Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL) (51% Teagasc ownership) following the retirement of the previous General Manager at MTL. | SPRO (Senior Professional Research Officer) | 1 | Application pending | | | MTL plays a critical role in technology transfer for Teagasc. |
| Teagasc | Recruitment of a Research Scientist who won a prestigious EU grant (FP7 Marie Curie Intra European Fellowship) x 2 years. | Research Scientist | 1 | Yes, application was approved | 1 | 13/04/2010 | This is a fully-funded contract post and there will be no draw on exchequer funds. |
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
| Teagasc | Retention of 10 joint self-financing Teagasc/Dairy Industry contract staff for three years to assist in the deliver of the joint Dairy Development programme. | Contract Advisors | 10 | Yes, application was approved | 10 | 26/08/2010 | Extension of the contracts of 8 self-funding contract advisers and recruitment of two self-funding contract advisers. These posts are fully funded. This programme is part of Teagascââ¬TMs strategy to maximise industry involvement in Teagasc programmes to help achieve its goal of competitiveness as stated in the Teagasc statement of strategy. |
| Teagasc | To recruit nine scientists for the Teagasc Agriculture & Horticulture research programmes. | Scientists | 9 | Application pending | | | Recent changes have seriously impacted on Teagascââ¬TMs agriculture and horticulture research programmes. Opportunities for internal redeployment are quite limited due to the specialised nature of the roles and the lack of suitable staff to redeploy. |
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
| Teagasc | Redeployment of 14 (Private College) employees to Teagasc following the closure of Warrenstown Private College | Teachers | 14 | Yes, application was approved | 14 | 26/06/2009 | This sanction was granted on condition that Teagasc identified savings in the wider organisation to facilitate the redeployment of these staff |
| Teagasc | Teagasc have sought to redeploy another 38 Private College staff into the Organisation | 29 Teachers, 3 secretarial, 3 matron, 3 maintence | 38 | Application pending | | | Similar to Warrenstown, Teagasc is committed to identifying savings in the wider organisation to facilitate this redeployment proposal. |
| Teagasc | Fully funded research posts | Contract Research Officers | 43 | Yes, applications approved | 43 | On a case by case basis between Nov 2009 and April 2010 | These are fixed term contract posts and are self financing. |
| Teagasc | REPS Staff | Advisory | 18 | Yes, application was approved | 18 | 02/03/2010 | Sanction to grant contracts of indefinite duration to these staff following Labour Court recommendation. |
| Teagasc | | Senior Management posts | 6 | Application has recently been received and has not yet been submitted to Dept. of Finance | | | |
| Bord Iascaigh Mhara | Delivery of service | Eng. Grade 3 | 5 | No Decision | 2 | 30/06/2010 | 1 Seafood Technology Post1 Inshore Survey Officer |
| SFPA | Fishery Control | See Comment | 9 | Application pending | ââ¬" | ââ¬" | 1 National Director2 Senior port Officers, one based at Castletownbere/Dingle and the second at Clonakilty5 Sea Fisheries Protection Officers based at port offices and at Clonakilty1 Clerical Officer based at Clonakilty |
| MI | Temporary Laboratory Analysts | Lab services | 2 | Yes, application was approved | 2 | 26/07/2010 | Temporary labs analysts, fully funded EU posts |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Central Fisheries Board | To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework Directive | Technician (Hydroacoustics) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year temporary position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
2 | Central Fisheries Board | To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework Directive | Research Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year temporary position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
3 | Central and Regional Fisheries Boards | To meet legal obligations under the Water Framework, Habitats and Eels Directives | Fishery Officers | 23 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 23 | 28/07/2009 | 4 month seasonal positions.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
4 | Eastern Regional Fisheries Board | For increased surveillance in the Dublin, Dundalk and Wexford districts. | Fishery Officers | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 28/07/2009 | 6.5 month temporary positions.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
5 | Shannon Regional Fisheries Board | To fill recently vacated post | Fisheries Environmental Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year temporary position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
6 | Western Regional Fisheries Board | Cover for maternity leave | Administrative Assistant, Grade IV | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year temporary position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
7 | Western Regional Fisheries Board | For housekeeper at Aasleagh Lodge | Summer Student | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 4 month seasonal position.Generates substantial own resources income for the Board. |
8 | North Western Regional Fisheries Board | To fill recently vacated post | Assistant Inspector | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | Permanent position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
9 | North Western Regional Fisheries Board | For increased salmon protection effort | Fishery Officers | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 28/07/2009 | 3 month seasonal positions.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
10 | Northern Regional Fisheries Board | To fill recently vacated post | Fisheries Environmental Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | Permanent position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
11 | Northern Regional Fisheries Board | For administrative support for the CEO/Assistant CEO | Administrative Assistant, Grade IV | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 6 month temporary position.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
12 | Northern Regional Fisheries Board | To meet minimun staffing levels required to run angling centres. | General Operatives | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 28/07/2009 | 5 month seasonal positions.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
13 | Central Fisheries Board | For EU Life+ Programme | Research Officers (including Project Manager) | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 28/07/2009 | 4 year contract positions.Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
14 | Central Fisheries Board | For EU Life+ Programme | Fisheries Assistant | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 4 year contract positon.Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
15 | Shannon Regional Fisheries Board | Protection and conservation work at Scartleigh Dam | Fishery Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year contract position.Board would be unable to carry out contract with Kerry County Council who are fully funding this post. |
16 | Shannon Regional Fisheries Board | To fulfil contract with ESB to provide fisheries enforcement services on ESB fisheries in the Shannon region | Fishery Officers | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year contract positions.Board would be unable to carry out contract with ESB who are fully funding this post. |
17 | Shannon Regional Fisheries Board | For EU Life+ Programme | Project Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 5 year contract position.Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service and others.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
18 | Shannon Regional Fisheries Board | For EU Life+ Programme | Research Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 5 year contract position.Externally funded: 50% EU, 50% National Parks and Wildlife Service and others.Necessity to protect recent investment in the Inland Fisheries resource and in recognition of EU and statutory requirements applying to the Fisheries Boards. |
19 | Central Fisheries Board | For Marine Sports Fish Programme | Technician (Data Mining) | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 28/07/2009 | 1 year contract position.Funded by Marine Institute and own resources |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
20 | Geological Survey of Ireland | To facilitate participation by the INFOMAR programme team in two EU sponsored marine geology projects. | Specialist contract staff | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 23/10/2009 | Posts funded from EU sources at no cost to Exchequer.Participation in the projects will leverage external funding to the benefit of the economyParticipation in and attraction of such projects is a stated objective of the INFOMAR programmeThe posts are for a three-year fixed term under specific purpose contracts linked to EU projects |
21 | Commission for Energy Regulation | To replace retiring Commissioner for Energy Regulation | Commissioner | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 09/11/2009 | 5 year contract. Current and future role of the CER, both nationally and at a regional and EU level, justifies a full-time multi-member Commission. |
22 | Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources | To extend the contract of the Departmentââ¬TMs Research Coordinator by 50 weeks. | Research Coordinator | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 18/11/2010 | Work to be undertaken is a critical time-defined component of the Knowledge Society Strategy.No further renewal of contract beyond period specified. |
23 | Commission for Energy Regulation | To renew contract of employment of legal advisor | Level 4, Band A | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 21/01/2010 | Permanent contract. Significant savings can be realised from use of in-house legal advice compared with cost of procuring such advice from external sources. |
24 | Broadcasting Authority of Ireland | Replace Finance Officer | Finance Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 04/02/2010 | Sanctioned on basis of redeployment from within the public service. |
25 | Ordnance Survey Ireland | Replace Principal HR/Corporate Services | Principal | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
26 | Ordnance Survey Ireland | Replace Assistant Principal, Corporate Services | Assistant Principal | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
27 | South Western Regional Fisheries Board | To fill recently vacated post | Inspector | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
28 | Central Fisheries Board | To formally assign staff member to role of Director of Finance and pay higher duties allowance in absence of post holder who is on sick leave. | Director | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 16/03/2010 | Agreed for up to six months. |
29 | Commission for Energy Regulation | For design and implementation of the Petroleum Safety Framework | Petroleum Safety Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 31/03/2010 | Permanent post.Sanctioned on basis that new functions for petroleum safety conferred on the CER require specialist expertise. |
30 | Commission for Energy Regulation | To assist the Petroleum Safety Manager (see above) in the design and implementation of the Petroleum Safety Framework. | Support Analyst | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 31/03/2010 | Permanent posts.Sanctioned on basis that new functions for petroleum safety conferred on the CER require specialist expertise. |
31 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Head of Department | Provide expert financial advice and support to CEO and board. Responsibility for organisationââ¬TMs financial control function. | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 07/09/2010 | Permanent post.Sanctioned on the basis that finance function requires specialist expertise. |
32 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Senior Accountant | Manage, introduce and operate systems for financial resource allocation and business planninng. | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 07/09/2010 | Permanent post.Sanctioned on the basis that finance function requires specialist expertise. |
33 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Programme Manager EDRT | To lead and manage the design, development and delivery of a ramge of initatives across domestic and non-domestic sectors through the Retrofit Programme. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
34 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Technical Standards Development Manager | Manage the design, development, implementation, maintenance and review of technical specifications for SEAI administered retrofit programmes. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
35 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Programme Executive Domestic Energy Efficiency | Support and assist initiatives on fuel poverty in context of retrofit programme | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
36 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Legal and Contracts Execurive | Provide advice and support to the National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme on contrcat framework agreements and Save As You Pay mechanisms. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
37 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | QA and Inspenction Manager | To design, implement and oversee a harmonised quality assurance framework across all retrofit programmes. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
38 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Programme Manager ââ¬" Accelerated Capital Allowances | To deliver and manage the Triple E register of energy efficient products that underpin the ACA scheme. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
39 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Programme Manager ââ¬" Energy Modelling | To manage and drive the development of energy modelling activity. | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
40 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Data Management Executive | Provide a statistical data management and analysis service within the Authorityââ¬TMs Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
41 | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Programme Manager ââ¬" Sustainable Energy | Ongoing manangement and development of the Home Energy Savings Scheme | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
42 | Commission for Communications Regulation | Senior Legal Counsel | To provide high-level, strategic, mission critical legal advice to the Commissioners and the organisation and to manage all legal matters arising from ComRegââ¬TMs remit and activities | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
43 | Inland Fisheries Ireland | Fishery Officers | Surveillance support | 6 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 20/09/2010 | 6 | 2 month seasonal positions.Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework |
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
44 | Inland Fisheries Ireland | Fishery Assistants | Operational support | 23 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 20/09/2010 | 23 | 2 month seasonal positions.Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework |
45 | Inland Fisheries Ireland | General Operatives | To run angling centres | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 20/09/2010 | 3 | 2 month seasonal positions.Sanctioned on basis that appointments in line with agreement on seasonal staff at IFI in Employment Control Framework |
46 | National Oil Reserves Agency | Operations Engineer (Engineer Grade II) | To meet regulatory compliance responsibilities that arise from NORAââ¬TMs management of both Ringsend and Tarbert storage facilities, and the mitigation of risks associated with same to acceptable levels | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
0 | Nil requests | | 0 | | 0 | | |
Department of Education and Skills |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Co Roscommon VEC | To replace retiring CEO; statutory post | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 26/6/09 | Temporary 6 month appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
2 | Department of Education & Science | Renewal of secondment of 276 teachers to Education Services | Teacher | 276 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 170 | 6/7/09 | Continuation of highest priority teacher training and support. Partial approval granted. 276 posts were sought of which 170 were approved. |
3 | Church of Ireland College of Education | To replace retiring principal | Principal, College of Education | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 6/7/09 | Need for head of organisation. |
4 | Vocational Education Committees | To award a fixed term contract to fill one existing caretaker vacancy on a temporary basis to ensure the smooth running of Certificate examinations during June 2009. To give delegated sanction to award similar contracts in other VECs, in similar circumstances, during June 2009, should the need arise. | Caretaker | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 27/5/09 | To ensure uninterrupted running of State examinations. One immediate post sanctioned; delegated sanction to appoint others should the need arise. |
5 | NCTE | To fill 1 National Coordinator post; Renewal of contracts of 2 Project Officers; Renewal of either 1 Senior Administrative Assistant or 1 Secretary Grade III post | National Coordinator; 2 Project Officers; Senior Admin Asst or Secretary Grade III | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 31/7/09 | Majority of staff of NCTE employed on fixed term contracts. Need to reappoint a minimum number of these staff (4) to maintain services. |
6 | Co Dublin VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 15/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
7 | Co Offaly VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 9/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
Department of Education and Skills ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
8 | City of Waterford VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 15/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. Extended to 28 Feb 2010. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
7 | Co Westmeath VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 15/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
8 | Co Donegal VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 15/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
9 | City of Limerick VEC | Replace CEO | Chief Executive Officer, VEC | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 15/10/09 | Temporary 3 month acting appointment pending reorganisation of VECs. 17 February 2010 ââ¬" further extended to 30 April 2010. |
10 | Institute of Technology Tralee | To employ two Technicians to ensure the continued provision of certain courses | Laboratory Technicians | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 23/9/09 | To ensure the continued provision of certain courses |
11 | New Body amalgamating HETAC, FETAC & NQAI | CEO of NQAI/Interim CEO of new qualifications and QA Body | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 22/12/09 | CEO of NQAI and Interim appointment of CEO for the new body to be established amalgamating HETAC, FETAC and the NQAI |
14 | DLIADT | To replace 4 Technicians | Technician | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 13/10/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
15 | IoT Carlow | To replace 4 Technicians | Technician | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
16 | Galway-Mayo IoT | To replace 2.5 Technicians | Technician | 2.5 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2.5 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
17 | IoT Tallaght | To replace 2 Technicians | Technician | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
Department of Education and Skills ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
18 | IoT Tralee | To replace 2 Technicians | Technician | 2 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 2 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
19 | IT Blanchardstown | To replace 5 staff on maternity leave | 4 Lecturers and 1 Asst Lecturers | 5 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 5 | 16/10/09 | Fixed purpose contracts to cover 5 staff on mat leave |
20 | IoT Sligo | Project Manager Higher Certificate in Custodial Care | Project Manager | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 26/10/09 | Fixed term contract to coincide with contract with Prison Service |
21 | Dublin Institute of Technology | To replace 6 Technicians | Technician | 6 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 6 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
22 | Athlone IoT | To replace 1 Technician | Technician | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 17/11/09 | Health and Safety. Courses would have to be suspended |
23 | Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse | to retain 6 staff on rolling 3 month contracts to continue work of commission | 2 x f/t EO, 1 x p/t EO, 1 x p/t IT Manager, 2 x p/t SO | 4 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 4 | 6/1/2010 | To continue essential work of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. Please note that the 6 posts equate to less than 4 WTE |
24 | FETAC | Appt of 3 staff on 3 year fixed term contracts to carry out EQARF project. Fully EU funded. | Director, Policy Officer, Project Administrator | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 12/2/10 | Fully funded by EU. FETAC won tender to carry out EQARF project. |
25 | Vocational Support Services Unit (VSSU) | To replace the deceased Director of the Vocational Support Services Unit | Professional Accountant Grade I | 1 | 4. Application was refused | | | |
26 | Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaiochta (COGG) | Appt of 4 staff on initial one year renewable contracts to carry out the functions of COGG. 3 x Development Officer posts and one CO post. Upgrade one existing EO post to HEO level. | 3 x Engineer Grade II, 1 x CO, 1 EO to HEO upgrade | 4 | 4. Application was refused | | | To perform the functions of COGG. The provision of supports for the teaching of Irish at 1st and 2nd level. |
27 | FETAC | Ext of contracts for 1 year of 3 FETAC Monitors for monitoring and assessment of education providers | 3 Monitors | 3 | 4. Application was refused | 0 | 28/4/10 | |
Department of Education and Skills ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
28 | HEA | Ext of contracts of 3 EOs for various tasks | 3 EOs | 3 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 3 | 28/4/10 | Part approval granted ââ¬" 3 posts for 7 months. 1 year extension sought. |
29 | DIAS | To appoint one experienced researcher, on a 13-month fellowship contract to assist on an externally-funded research ptoject (Marie Curie Early Stage Research Training Project) | Researcher | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 19/5/2010 | To assist in the completion of an externally-funded research project. 1 x 13 month fixed-term contract |
30 | DIAS | To employ one junior post-doctoral researcher on a fixed-term contract for a six month period. | Junior post-doctoral researcher | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | |
31 | NEWB | Replacement of CEO | CEO | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 20 May 2010 | To continue the work of the CEO. 1 x 5 year fixed-term contract |
32 | Mayo VEC | Replacement of Education Officer | Education Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 11 May 2010 | to replace vacancy at EO level. 1 for 6 months |
33 | Wexford VEC | Replacement of CEO | CEO | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | To replace, on an acting basis, the serving CEO who is on extended sick leave |
34 | Longford VEC | Replacement of CEO | CEO | 1 | 3. No decision to date | | | To replace, on an acting bais, the retiring CEO (retirement effective 17 July 2010), appointment requested from 17 July 2010 to 30 September 2010 |
35 | CDVEC | To renew the contracts of 21 School Librarians | Librarian | 21 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 21 | | |
36 | NCTE | To appoint 2 Project Coordinators to work on a pilot project to deliver Next Generation broadband to post-primary schools | | 2 | 4. Application was refused | | | |
Department of Education and Skills ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
37 | VECs | To fill vacancies of cleaning/maintenance staff in 33 VEC administrative offices, as they arise | Cleaner | 33 | 4. Application was refused | | | |
38 | DIAS | To re-engage one Fellowship researcher for a 6-month period on an externally-funded research project (Marie Curie Project) | Researcher | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 for 6 months | | To continue working on an externally-funded research project |
39 | HEA | To engage 1 EO to provide admin support for the co-ordination of programme activities on the context of a European e-infrastructure project for which the HEA has secured funding under FP7 | EO | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 for period ending no later than 31 December 2010 | | To provide admin support for the co-ordination of programme activities on the context of a European e-infrastructure project for which the HEA has secured funding under FP7 |
40 | NEWB | Transfer of one EO and one R&D Officer from SCP to NEWB on foot of amalgamation of school support services | EO and R&D Officer | 1 | 1. Yes, application was approved | 1 | 1 Sept 2010 | |
Department of Justice & Law Reform |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts sought | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | Garda | Appointment of 3 Chief Superintendents & 10 Superintendents & 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner | 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner, 3 Chief Superintendents, 10 Superintendents | 14 | Yes, application was approved. | 14 | 22/05/2009 | To replace key staff who are retiring |
2 | Garda | Appointment of 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner | 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner | 1 | Yes, application was approved. | 1 | 28/09/2009 | To replace key staff who are retiring |
3 | Garda | Appointment of 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner , 9 Chief Superintendent, 14 Superintendents, 28 Inspectors, 120 Sergeants (172 posts in total) | 1 Assistant Garda Commissioner, 9 Chief Superintendents, 14 Superintendents, 28 Inspectors, 120 Sergeants | 172 | No formal sanction given as an Employment Control Framework is in the process of being agreed with the Department of Justice for the Justice Sector. Its will then be a matter for the Garda to manage staff numbers within the agreed Framework and associated pay allocation. | | | |
4 | Garda | Reappointment of Garda to Garda Technical Bureau | 1 Garda | 1 | Yes, application was approved. | 1 | 09/03/2010 | Reappointment of a Guard who had left force who had previously been given technical training and worked in the Bureau. 3 staff due to retire from the Bureau this year and this guardââ¬TMs training and experience would make him suitable too fill one of these posts. |
5 | Garda | Reappontment of Garda to the Garda Force | 1 Garda | 1 | Yes, application was approved. | 1 | 16/04/2010 | Sanction was given on foot of legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General which advised that this Garda had a legitimate expectation that she would be re-appointed on the basis of an agreement between the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner in 1980 regarding the extension of the categories to be considered for re-appointment which included members who resign from the Force to take up a post with UN. |
Department of Justice & Law Reform ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts sought | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
6 | Garda | Reappointment of 2 Garda to the Garda Force | 2 Garda | 2 | Yes, application was approved. | 2 | | Justice are seeking approval to the reappointment of 2 garda, 1 of whom who left the Force to take up UN posts and another who left to set up a Driving school. |
7 | Irish Youth Justice Service | Extension of contracts for 27 staff employed in the Finglas and Oberstown Children Detention Schools. | 10 Residential Childcare Workers, 4 Night Supervisors, 6 General Operatives, 1 Chef, 1 Assistant chef, 1 Assistance Maintenance Officer, 2 Clerical Officer, 1 Night Unit manager, 1 Assistant Deputy Director | 27 | Yes, application was approved. | 27 | 26/06/2009 | To facilitate the ordered restructing of staffing in the youth detention centres prior to the closure of one detention centre. |
8 | Irish Youth Justice Service | Extension of contract for 1 worker at Trinity House | 1 General Operative | 1 | Yes, application was approved. | 1 | 02/09/2009 | To maintain catering services at weekends. |
9 | Irish Youth Justice Service | Extension of contract for 5 workers at Trinity House | 2 Residential Childcare Workers, 2 Night Supervisers, 1 Clerical Officer | 5 | Yes, application was approved. | 5 | 18/09/2009 | To facilitate the ordered restructing of staffing in the youth detention centres prior to the closure of one detention centre. |
10 | Irish Youth Justice Service | Extension of contracts for 68 staff employed in the Children Detention Schools to 31 March 2010. | 31 Residential Childcare Workers, 12 Night Supervisors, 13 General Operatives, 1 Chef, 1 Assistance Maintenance Officer, 6 Clerical Staff, 3 Night Unit Managers, 1 Assistant Night Unit Manager | 68 | Yes, application was approved. | 68 | 25/09/2009 | To facilitate the ordered restructing of staffing in the youth detention centres prior to the closure of one detention centre. |
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
1 | An Bord Pleanala | Delay in filling staff complement due to industrial relations issue | SEO | 1 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 09.06.09 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
2 | Private Residential Tenancies Board | PRTB wish to engage 30 COs rather than 22 agency staff for same cost | CO | 30 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 21.05.09 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
3 | Environmental Protection Agency | Reappointment as term has expired | Director | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | 11.09.09 | Post is vital for operation of services |
4 | Wicklow County Council * | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service | Director of Services | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | 18.12.09 | Post is vital for operation of services |
5 | Irish Regions Office | Contract expired | EU Programmes & Communication Officer | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | 27.01.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
6 | BMW Regional Assembly | Contract expired | Auditor | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | 24.03.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
7 | Environmental Protection Agency | NewPost to Manage Dumping at Sea Permits | Technical Manager | 1 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 08.03.10 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
8 | Dublin Docklands Development Authority | Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement in the Public Service | Secretary | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
9 | Dublin Docklands Development Authority | Contract is due to expire | Director of Finance | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
10 | Housing Finance Agency | To fill one full time and one part time EO posts to supply administrative support and loan book management | EO | 1.5 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1.5 | 08.03.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
11 | Housing Finance Agency | To fill a jobshare CO post due to a member of staff switching to job share | CO | 0.5 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 0.5 | 08.03.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
12 | Housing Finance Agency | To fill 1 full time & 1 part time CO posts arising as consequential vacancies from the filling of the EO posts above | CO | 1.5 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 08.03.10 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
13 | Radiologoical Protection Institute of Ireland | To fill the post of Director of Advisory Services following the departure of Dr. Colgan to the IAEA | PSO | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | 08.03.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
14 | Radiologoical Protection Institute of Ireland | Fill the consequential vacancy arising from filling the post of Director of Advisory Services | SSO | 1 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 08.03.10 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
15 | Radiologoical Protection Institute of Ireland | Fill the consequential vacancy arising from filling the post of Director of Advisory Services | SO | 1 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 08.03.10 | |
16 | Local Government Management Agency | Director of OLAM | Director | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
17 | Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly | To fill a first level controller post to implement the systems of controls for the Ireland Wales Programme | Grade 1V | 4 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a permanent basis | 1 | 19.04.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
18 | An Bord Pleanala | Contract Expired. Application to extend contract for 1 year | Planning Inspector | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | 23.04.10 | Post is vital for operation of services |
19 | Dublin Docklands Development Authority | Sanction sought to acting up allowance for the Acting CEO | Acting CEO | 1 | No decision to date | 0 | | |
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government ââ¬" continued |
No. | Requesting Body | Purpose of Sanction | Grade | No. of posts | Decision | No. of posts granted | Date Sanctioned | Comment |
20. | Private Residential Tenancies Board | Sanction sought to extend temporary contract by 12 months | ICT Administrator | 1 | Yes, sanction was given ââ¬" on a temporary/acting basis | 1 | 15.07.10 | Vital to ensure project completion which will negate the need for Agency staff |
21. | Irish Water Safety Association | Sanction for a three year contract post sought | Educational Development Officer | 1 | Sanction was refused | 0 | 05.08.10 | Request for sanction does not fall within the ââ¬Åvery limited circumstancesââ¬Â where Ministerial exceptions can be sought. |
22. | Environmental Protection Agency | To fill the Programme Manager ââ¬" Laboratory Services post after a retirement | Programme Manager ââ¬" Level 1 | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
23. | Environmental Protection Agency | To fill the Programme Manager ââ¬" Aquatic Environment post after a retirement | Programme Manager ââ¬" Level 1 | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
24. | Environmental Protection Agency | To fill the post in the Office of Climate, Licensing & Resource Use after a retirement | Senior Scientific Officer ââ¬" Level 2 | 1 | No decision to date | | | |
25. | Environmental Protection Agency | 8 Temporary fixed term purpose contract staff sought to cover maternity leave | Level 5 or 6 as appropriate | 8 | No decision to date | | | |
Note: A Commission of Investigation into the Banking Sector has also been established, chaired by Mr. Peter Nyberg. The Commission is making a number of appointments to assist it in its work. |
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