Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
125. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff employed directly by Student Universal Support Ireland and the number of staff employed by other companies carrying out subcontracting work on its behalf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15608/13]
View answer126. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff Student Universal Support Ireland plan to retain by month between now and September 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15609/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions 125 and 126 together.
I understand from SUSI that in total there is now 59 staff working in Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), 34 of which are permanent and 25 are temporary. There are currently 50 temporary staff working in the outsourced company, engaged by SUSI, to support the processing of student grants.
Due to the cyclical nature of work associated with student grants the staffing levels are under continuous review by SUSI, and the staffing levels to be retained between now and September are part of this on-going review.
