Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
450. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there have been any changes within his Department at Assistant Secretary-level with responsibility for forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41475/23]
View answerThe senior management team in my Department is led by the Secretary General, supported by a structure of 11 at Assistant Secretary level, each of whom have designated responsibility for specific areas of the Department's work.
My Department has a diverse portfolio which supports our mission in leading, enabling and regulating the agri-food sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic and environmental sustainability.
To successfully deliver on the objectives set out in our Statement of Strategy 2023-2026, the reporting structure is kept under review and staffed in such a manner as to provide opportunities for personal development and growth while also inviting new perspectives within each of the roles. This approach supports the wider Senior Public Service protocol of Assistant Secretary General mobility across Government Departments.
Recently, a number of reassignments were implemented within my Department, and this included a change at Assistant Secretary level in the area with responsibility for forestry. Mr Paul Savage, Assistant Secretary General took up the post in early August.
