Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2024
252. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE forensic accountants working in the Corporate Enforcement Authority as of 26 February 2024; if he will provide the same figures as of 31 December 2022, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [10265/24]
View answerMy department is committed to ensuring that the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is appropriately resourced, both in terms of the human resources and financial supports required.
Budget 2024 announced a €1.2 million budget increase for the CEA to include an increase to its pay allocation for the hiring of additional staff identified in the CEA’s assessment of its requirements to carry out its statutory functions.
The CEA currently has an approved staff complement of 86. The sanction includes 70 civil servants, of which 7 are Senior Forensic Accountants, and 16 seconded members of An Garda Síochána (AGS).
Please see tabular format below regarding the number of WTE forensic accountants in the CEA on 31st December 2022 and 26th February 2024.
|
Time frame |
Approved Sanctioned Positions |
In situ |
Offer Accepted |
Additional Comments |
|
31st December 2022 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
Successful candidate started on 3rd January 2023 |
|
26th February 2024 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
Successful candidate is currently undergoing clearance process |
The CEA hope to have the full complement of 7 forensic accountants in place early 2024.
