Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
578. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of persons by Civil Service grade working in the broadband office support unit of his Department, in tabular form. [42991/19]
View answerThe Regional Development and Innovation Unit of the Department of Rural and Community Development is tasked with identifying and mitigating barriers to the rollout of telecommunications infrastructure, including the National Broadband Plan. The Unit works closely with Broadband Officers, who are co-funded by the Department, and based in each local authority, in support of this objective. The Unit also has responsibility for supporting the development of the Atlantic Economic Corridor initiative.
There are currently 3.75 civil servants working in the Department's Regional Development and Innovation Unit on telecommunications issues. A breakdown of staff by grade is provided in tabular format.
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Regional Development and Innovation Unit – Broadband Support |
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Grade |
Number of Staff |
|
Principal Officer |
.5 |
|
Assistant Principal |
1 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
2 |
|
Clerical Officer |
.25 |
|
Total Staff |
3.75 |
