Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
120 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department will be restructured in view of the projected staff surplus of 400 in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14221/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe introduction of the single payment scheme will lead to significant staff savings in my Department due to the rationalisation of a number of the farm income support schemes. While the final net impact cannot be stated exactly at this stage, I expect staff savings of 400 by January 2006. The transition is being actively managed within the Department to ensure an orderly redeployment of the staff being released, and a number of steps have been taken in this regard.
