Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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436. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; the number likely to arise over the next year; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37055/20]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The table below outlines the number of vacancies, that exist in the PDF as at 31st October 2020. Vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis in line with promotional arrangements and, in certain cases, direct entry competitions.

It is not possible to give a precise estimate of vacancies by rank over the next year as this is influenced by a range of factors including, voluntary departures, discharges on age grounds and promotions within the Permanent Defence Force.