Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the positions the Garda Commissioner sought to fill or promote, by Garda division in 2011; the positions that have been filled, by division; which positions have been refused by divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16625/11]

Alan 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 Garda posts and on 22nd March the Government appointed one Deputy Commissioner, one Assistant Commissioner, one Chief Superintendent and three Superintendents in An Garda Síochána. The allocation of resources in An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of personnel, is a matter for the Commissioner in consultation with his senior management team and I have no role or function in that process.

The Deputy will be aware that 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 by the Garda Commissioner and further derogations can be sought in exceptional circumstances from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Question No. 44 answered with Question No. 26