Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006
523 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by the national parks and wildlife service for the purchase of vehicles (details supplied) in each of the past three years; the number of vehicles purchased; and the number of rangers employed in that time frame, on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraOne crew-cab vehicle of the make referred to in the question was purchased by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in December 2005 at a cost of €43,550. A further crew-cab of the same make is currently on order at a cost of €43,000.
The numbers of conservation rangers employed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in the past 3 years are as follows:
31 December 2004 — 70 conservation rangers
31 December 2005 — 75 conservation rangers
5 December 2006 — 77 conservation rangers.
In addition, 2 conservation rangers are currently employed on short-term contracts.
