Staffing Levels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Questions (68)

Denis Naughten

Question:

69 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 20 April 2005, if he will review the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/05]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

As outlined in the answer to the Deputy's previous parliamentary question, the reduction of 5,000 in staffing levels as announced by the Government in 2002 applies to all sectors of the public service. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and its agencies, including FÁS, are expected to contribute to this reduction. In the case of FÁS, a reduction of 150 over a number of years from a staffing level of almost 2,400 has been and is still considered appropriate.