Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - Departmental Employees.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

379 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether his Department have recently appointed or employed into a permanent or temporary position, persons who previously had service with State or semi-State organisations and who in addition to any remuneration they receive from his Department, are in receipt of State pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

During the past year my Department employed 18 such persons. Most of those were employed as temporary veterinary inspectors. As is normal, these persons are on panels for different meat plants and are called on as and when required.