National Parks and Wildlife Service

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Questions (308)

Martin Browne

Question:

308. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of recruiting seven additional ecologists and wildlife inspectors at grade 3, and four district conservation officers for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, in tabular form. [9776/21]

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Based on current pay levels, the estimated cost of recruiting seven additional Ecologists and Wildlife Inspectors Grade 3 and four District Conservation Officers would be €439,888 per annum.

Ecologist/Wildlife Inspector Grade 3 - (x7)	€251,244
District Conservation Officer - (x4)	€188,644
	€439,888