Written answers

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Garda Promotions

9:00 am

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotions at the rank of inspector, superintendent and chief superintendent that have been approved; if additional posts are likely to be approved later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8758/11]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I recently received sanction from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the filling of six posts and on 22nd March the Government appointed one Deputy Commissioner, one Assistant Commissioner, one Chief Superintendent and three Superintendents in An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy will be aware, the moratorium on recruitment and promotions in the Public Service continues to apply to the Garda Síochána for both sworn members and civilian support staff. The situation is continually kept under review in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and derogations can be sought in exceptional circumstances from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

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