Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
240. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are personnel in his Department who could be classified as having a significant or exclusive focus of their role dedicated to dealing with integration; if so, to detail the title of the post; the grade level of that post; the core functions of that role; to provide details of the exact nature of their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51831/23]
View answerMy Department has no direct remit dedicated to dealing with integration policy. However, The table below sets out the details of staff of my Department, by grade, who are assigned on a full-time basis to provide support to the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in order for that Department to fulfil its areas of responsibility in dealing with integration.
|
Grade |
Number |
Secondment Start Date |
Notes |
|
CO |
1 |
16 May 2022 |
Extension granted up to 25 Oct 2024 |
|
HEO |
1 |
16 May 2022 |
Move to DCEDIY made permanent on 30 October 2023 |
|
AP |
1 |
12 March 2023 |
Secondment agreement in place until 8 March 2024 |
In respect of the schedule of services that my Department provides to the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the salary of some members of staff currently on secondment, or previously on secondment, is paid for by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for the duration of their secondment. My Department seconded 2 additional staff members previously, who have now returned to this Department.
