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]

The 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:

*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.