Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Questions (240)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

241 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans that are in place to fill the two executive officer positions vacant in her Department’s offices in Ballina, County Mayo; the priority being afforded to this considering the pressures on this front-line office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14898/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The HR Division of my Department is currently working on sourcing 2 Executive Officers, by way of redeployment or transfer, to fill vacancies in the local office in Ballina. The staffing needs of the Department are continuously reviewed, having regard to workloads and the competing demands arising.