Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2010
84 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff employed in her Department; the number of staff dedicated to labour market issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11392/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total number of staff employed in my Department on 1 March 2010 was 988.62 (full time equivalents). The following Business Units of my Department deal with labour market issues:
Labour Force Development Division
Employment and Training Strategy
Policy Unit on Employment
European Social Fund Policy & Operations
Labour Market Policy
Work Permits
Employment Rights & Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
Employment rights
Redundancy Payments
Insolvency Payments
Health and Safety Policy / Liaison
Employment Rights Legislation
The following Offices of my Department also deal with labour market issues:
Employment Appeals Tribunal
National Employment Appeals Authority (NERA)
Labour Court
Labour Relations Commission
The number of staff employed in these Units and Offices is 370.86 (full time equivalents).
