Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2005

Wednesday, 18 May 2005

Questions (222)

Denis Naughten

Question:

254 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Question No. 127 of 14 April 2005, if her Department has concluded its review of staffing numbers; the total number of staff from her Department who will be transferring to the new offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16619/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

In view of recent developments in my Department, including the introduction of the single payment scheme, SPS, we are continuing to review staffing requirements of our local offices. In this context, a definitive decision on the staffing requirement for a dedicated Leitrim office has yet to be taken.