Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 2

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

Joe Higgins

Question:

331 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps he is taking to resolve the staffing shortage in his Department which has led to delays in the processing of submissions from schools for refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13192/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The staffing needs of the planning and building unit, as well as the needs of all other areas of my Department, are kept under constant review and staff are deployed to meet the needs of the various divisions within the resources available.