190 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of clerical officer vacancies in his Department in Cavan town; if there are vacancies; when he proposes to fill the vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/02]

There are two full-time vacancies and one job sharing vacancy at present. One of the full-time vacancies occurred in November 2001 and is expected to be filled shortly. The other full-time vacancy and a half vacancy occurred in mid-January and my Department is arranging to fill these vacancies through the central transfer list.