Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017
202. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated full-year cost of recruiting an extra 25 full-time conservation rangers for the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45020/17]
View answerI am advised that, based on current pay levels, the estimated cost of recruiting an additional 25 Conservation Rangers for the National Parks and Wildlife Service would be €638,086.
My Department is currently engaged with the Public Appointments Service in recruiting Conservation Rangers and I am further advised that 11 Rangers have been appointed so far this year.
