Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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403. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant engineer room artificer technicians currently in the Naval Service; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [51867/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Vacancies are filled in line with promotional arrangements, as appropriate, and by recruitment. A direct entry competition for Engine Room Artificers is ongoing and, as at 30th September 2022, has attracted 21 applications.

*includes 17 personnel undergoing training to become Engine Room Artificers.