John Perry
Ceist:163 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans, if any, she has to appoint additional employees in the planning section in Dúchas; the plans, if any, she has to make permanent the staff who are employed on temporary contract in view of the fact that their contracts are under renewal every three months; the number of times such contracts can be renewed before a person is made permanent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23841/99]