Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2017
259. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to immediately increase staff or funding in the interim to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. [26090/17]
View answerSince I took up office as the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, five forensic accountants have joined the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and a recruitment process is underway for a further two. Additionally, a senior digital forensics specialist is expected to take up duty with the ODCE in June.
In addition, and due to a combination of retirement, promotion and transfer, three senior enforcement positions are currently vacant. The Department is working with the Director towards the filling of those vacancies with suitably qualified and experienced candidates.
The Department has no outstanding sanction requests from the Director of Corporate Enforcement.
