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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 February 2018

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Questions (187)

Niall Collins

Question:

187. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of full and part-time staff hired under the €3 million allocation in budget 2018 to the evolving Brexit scenario to each State agency to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7996/18]

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Written answers

The State Agencies listed below have received an additional pay allocation in Budget 2018 to manage the impact of Brexit. It is important to note however that the work of very many Business Units both within my Department and its Agencies are impacted by Brexit and are responding to it outside of the specific numbers mentioned below.

Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland were allocated an additional €1.3 million in funding in Budget 2018 specifically for the purpose of responding to Brexit and this is being allocated to recruit an additional 18 Brexit related staff. Recruitment began in January.

IDA Ireland

IDA Ireland was allocated an additional €700,000 in funding as part of Budget 2018 to further reinforce the Agency’s staffing levels. IDA Ireland is structured by global sectorial teams to align with the requirements of its organisational strategy. As such, every business development sector and staff member, is focussed on Brexit and its impact, as are the senior management team within the organisation. Recruitment for additional staff has commenced.

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

SFI have been allocated €400k to support recruitment and assist in the Brexit response in 2018. SFI are currently in the process of recruiting for the position of Head of International and this individual will be leading SFI’s many Brexit related activities. There may also be realignment of other responsibilities within the organisation which is likely to impact the 2018 Budget allocation.

Health and Safety Authority

The Health and Safety Authority have been allocated an additional €400k in Budget 2018 for Brexit. No staff have been hired to date in the HSA using its 2018 Brexit related funding.

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