Office of Public Works

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Questions (50)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of full-time OPW staff by job title currently working in Trim Castle; the number of vacancies by job title; and when each of the vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [15211/22]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Please see table attached which outlines details of full-time OPW staff working in Trim Castle and the number of vacancies by job title.

OPW Staff based at Trim Castle	No. Staff	Employment Type	Vacancies	Comment
Head Guide	1	Permanent	1	Head Guide going on a Career break from April 1st. The vacancy was advertised internally, closing date for receipt of application is March 23rd
Guide	2	Permanent	0	1 works 5 days a week all year round, working at Brú na Bóinne for 3 days per week when Castle is open weekends only.The second works weekends only in the off season and full time while Castle is open to the public 7 days a week.
Guide	2	Long Term Seasonal	0	All work 5 days per week from the beginning of February to beginning of November (38 weeks)