Drainage Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Questions (205)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

205. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of staffing plans on a scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1227/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The current permanent staffing on the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme is 4.

It is hoped to recruit an additional 4 seasonal workers to this scheme during the summer months, subject to the availability of the necessary funding. These posts would be publicly advertised.