Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
308 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of any organisation under his Department that has informed him of staffing difficulties which may impinge upon its ability to effectively oversee the spending of public funds; and his views regarding same. [28366/11]
View answerThe organisations under the aegis of my Department effectively oversee the spending of public funds. In addition, my Department works in close cooperation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and these organisations to ensure the timely filling of all key positions consistent with the achievement of staff reductions targets and the principles underpinning the moratorium on the filling of vacancies.
309 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the organisations under his Department for which an employment control framework has been agreed; the current numbers they have in place; if they have been waiting more than one month to receive sanction to proceed to fill or retain any positions in spite of such positions falling below the agreed ECF ceiling. [28382/11]
View answerThe table below sets out the organisations under my Department for which an Employment Control Framework operates, and the numbers they have in place at the end of Quarter 3 2011.
|
Organisation |
Numbers (end Quarter 3 2011) |
|
Digital Hub Development Agency |
13 |
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland |
61 |
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland |
346 |
|
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland |
33 |
|
Commission for Energy Regulation |
71 |
|
Commission for Communications Regulation |
120 |
|
National Oil Reserves Agency |
6 |
|
Ordnance Survey of Ireland |
273 |
|
Loughs Agency |
56 |
|
Total |
979 |
With regard to receiving sanction to fill or retain any positions falling below the Employment Control Framework ceiling, my Department works in close cooperation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the agencies under the aegis of my Department, to ensure the timely filling of all key positions consistent with the achievement of staff reductions targets and the principles underpinning the moratorium on filling of vacancies. While every effort is made by all parties involved to expedite the processing of sanction requests, the period required can on occasion exceed one month depending on the complexity of the issues involved.
