Local Authority Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (21)

John Deasy

Question:

18 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of litter wardens employed in major towns and cities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36640/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. B. O’Keeffe)

Returns from local authorities indicate that, as of the end of June, 138 litter wardens were employed in city, borough and town councils. A total of 53 wardens were employed on a full-time basis.