Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1402. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of establishing the Ombudsman for Children; and the equivalent amount with the costs for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41479/22]
View answerThe Ombudsman for Children was established in 2004 with an initial budget of €276,252 and a staff of five.
In terms of equivalent costs for 2023, the budget for 2023 has yet to be agreed, and will be finalised in the context of the normal estimates process for Budget 2023.
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office currently has a staff of 37 and the current budget allocation for 2022 is €3.312 million.
