Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
126 Deputy Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff in her Department and any agency under her remit who are primarily employed in one of a number of areas (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12309/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table outlines the number of staff in my Department primarily employed in pay roll, in financial management, in human resources management, in means assessment, in procurement, and in ICT Services.
With regard to the Agencies under the aegis of my Department the breakdown of staff under the various categories is a day to day matter for the Agencies concerned. I have asked the Agencies to respond directly to the Deputy with the information sought.
|
Category |
Number of Staff |
|
Pay Roll |
6 (full time equivalents) |
|
Financial Management |
29.73 (full time equivalents) in Department |
|
1 (full time equivalent) in Companies Registration Office |
|
|
1 (full time equivalent) in Patents Office |
|
|
Human Resources Management |
22.9 (full time equivalents) |
|
Means Assessment |
0 |
|
Procurement |
1 (full time equivalent) employed in the Procurement Co-ordination Unit* |
|
ICT Services |
31 (full time equivalents) in Department |
|
3 (full time equivalents) in Companies Registration Office |
|
|
5 in Labour Court |
|
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All staff are engaged in ICT support, development and related activities |
*Purchasing functions are distributed throughout the Department. The role of the Procurement Co-ordination Unit is to assist the Business Services Unit in the procurement of goods and services, in line with public procurement legislation and guidelines. The Unit also provides an advisory service to those staff of the Department and its Offices who are involved in the procurement process.
