Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2025
216. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of vacancies currently at each grade from higher executive officer level and above within his Department; and the estimated timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form. [65044/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table below outlines the number of vacancies being actively recruited at present. It does not include posts where staff may have left their roles but a business case for a replacement has not yet been approved.
My Department is currently undergoing an exercise to evaluate priorities and staff allocations across all Divisions. As part of this process, business cases for replacement staff for staff who have left or retired are being evaluated to ensure that the Department's resources are being appropriately directed. This will inform my Departments workforce plan and recruitment in 2026.
|
Grade |
Estimated Time to Fill |
|
Higher Executive Officer x 1 |
5 Months (planned internal competition) |
|
Principal Officer Higher x 1 |
3 Months (competition underway) |
