Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 636: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will outline in tabular form the number of promotions that will occur in the armed forces this year; the positions involved; the location of promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36422/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The tabular statement below sets out the number of promotions which have occurred or are in train to the end of July, 2012 in the Permanent Defence Force. Competitions for promotions for enlisted personnel are currently ongoing following agreement with the Representative Association, PDFORRA, on the new promotion scheme for enlisted personnel in February. As the Deputy will appreciate, there are very large numbers of personnel involved in these competitions. However, I expect the process to be completed shortly. In relation to promotions over the remainder of 2012, as Deputies will be aware, I announced a major reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force on Tuesday, 17 July, 2012. The reorganisation will involve the relocation of Permanent Defence Force units and personnel and the disestablishment of certain units. At this stage I do not have detailed information as to which personnel may move to new locations with their units or the number of personnel who will wish to remain in the locations affected by the reorganisation. These issues, including the effect of the changes on promotion posts to be filled and the location of such posts are currently being worked through as part of the implementation process which includes discussions with the Representatives Associations. Therefore, it is not possible to definitely state at this time where and what promotions will be implemented over the remainder of this year.

Tabular Statement of

Number of promotions which have occurred in 2012 in the Permanent Defence Force or are in train to the end of July, 2012