Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
258. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full year cost of recruiting three additional WTE railway accident investigators for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16690/23]
View answerIn relation to the staffing at the RAIU, two Senior Investigators are retiring in the coming months. Two new Senior Investigators, who are currently undergoing training, have been recruited to replace the retirees. Therefore, once the retirees have left, the staffing numbers for the RAIU will be one Chief Investigator and three Senior Investigators, which has been the consistent staffing levels for the RAIU, and there will be no additional cost.
