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Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Ceisteanna (329, 330)

Tony Gregory

Ceist:

390 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is any proposal to transfer staff from the Department of Agriculture and Food to the national parks and wildlife services; if so, the staff and the positions involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/04]

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Tony Gregory

Ceist:

391 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is intended to employ additional conservation rangers with the national parks and wildlife service; and if so, when these positions will be advertised. [28108/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 together.

Conservation rangers are being recruited to fill nine vacancies within the national parks and wildlife service in my Department. Interviews under the auspices of the public appointments service, PAS, are being completed and offers of assignment will be made by PAS as soon as possible.

My Department has agreed in principle with the Department of Agriculture and Food, following consultation also with the trade union concerned, to accept suitable staff from the supervisory agricultural officers grade for secondment on an additional basis to the national parks and wildlife service. Interviews have been held and discussions are taking place with identified candidates on possible assignments.

Question No. 392 answered with QuestionNo. 369.
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