Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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218. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the civilian staff positions he expects to become available within the service in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14580/17]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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My Department has in place an ongoing recruitment programme to fill civilian vacancies at various military installations. These vacancies have been identified by military management as key to providing continuing support for the upkeep and maintenance of military infrastructure and equipment. It is expected that as resources permit a wide range of posts will be filled in 2017 including those of Quantity Surveyor, General Operative, Craftsworker as well as a number of internal supervisory posts.

The recruitment of civilian staff is kept under ongoing review based on the requirements of the Defence Forces and taking into account natural wastage.