Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2009
895 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are proposals for a 30% cut in funding to Pobal; the way this might impact on Pobal employees in Clifden, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48134/08]
View answerAdministration funding for Pobal for 2009 has been reduced reflecting an emphasis on prioritising front-line services over intermediary and ancillary supports. Pobal is a private company and its staffing and administrative costs are appropriate to be addressed by that body, within available resources. Pobal advise that, among other initiatives, they have made a voluntary redundancy package available to staff. Take up on this offer and other appropriate measures to secure necessary savings will fall to be considered by Pobal over the coming period. Pobal further advise at this juncture they anticipate that the bulk of the existing posts will remain in Clifden.
