Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
168. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies, by rank, currently in the Defence Forces School of Music; and the estimated timeframe in which each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [44849/24]
View answerThe military authorities have provided the requested details, in the table below, in relation to vacancies in the Defence Forces School of Music. Figures are as at 30 October 2024:
|
Rank |
Lt Col |
Comdt |
Captain |
CS |
CQ |
Sgt |
Cpl |
Pte |
|
Strength |
1 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
37 |
31 |
45* |
|
Vacancies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
0 |
*Private rank is 1 over establishment strength
Vacancies will be filled in line with promotional arrangements and by recruitment. A conductor was inducted into the Permanent Defence Force in July 2024. Any further recruitment will be considered as required.
