Departmental Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Questions (565)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

565. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time the permanent post of a district superintendent has been vacant in both the ERAD and single farm payment section of his Department; the date both district superintendent posts were vacated; the reason they were only filled on a temporary basis; the length of time the posts have been filled on a temporary basis; his plans to fill both posts on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24615/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The staffing requirements of my Department are kept under regular review.  As part of that process there is an on-going assessment of all business needs across my Department to consider which posts are considered to be critical needs.   

With regard to filling any district superintendent posts there is an upcoming District Superintendent competition to take place, from which a panel will be formed.  The Management Board will then assess the business needs and prioritise any critical vacancies to be filled at that time.