National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Ceisteanna (486)

Mary White

Ceist:

571 Deputy Mary Alexandra White asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of conservation rangers for County Carlow; his plans for such staffing resources for County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5033/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

In addition to the management team at district, regional and divisional levels, ten Conservation Rangers provide cover for the South East Region which includes the Carlow area. Staffing resources in the region are allocated on the basis of regularly assessed priorities.