Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 349: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of posts at all levels vacant or waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39488/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The following table outlines the number of vacancies in the Permanent Defence Force by rank. The number of vacancies set out in the table is based on the current Employment Control Framework of 10,000 all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force versus the strength of 9,460 as at 30 November 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. As the Deputy will be aware a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces will now be initiated resulting from the Government decision to maintain the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500. This re-organisation, which will prioritise "front line" service delivery, will have an impact on the number of vacancies in each rank. I have asked the Chief of Staff and Secretary General to bring forward detailed re-organisation proposals for my consideration. The effect of the changes cannot be determined until the proposals are considered and decisions made.

* Lt figure includes 2/Lt** Private figure includes recruits and Cadets