Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have retired from the Revenue Commissioners in the years 2009/2010/2011 and to date in 2012 by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28494/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Revenue Commissioners have provided me with the information in the following table in response to the Deputy's question. Table: Retirements 2009 to 12 June 2012 (Headcount)

The Revenue Commissioners are subject to the Employment Control Framework staffing reductions, in line with Government policy to reduce public service numbers. However, I recognise the need to replace the loss of key skills and experience in Revenue while meeting the existing Employment Control Framework allocations. I have asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to consider reducing Revenue's target staff numbers over a longer period of time, whilst at the same time allowing Revenue some scope to replace critical skills and experience. This request is under consideration. In the meantime, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has sanctioned the replacement of some critical posts in Revenue and the Deputy may have seen some recruitment advertising by Revenue in the media recently.