Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Ceisteanna (551)

Tom Hayes

Ceist:

674 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the superintendent who retired from the farm development services in Clonmel, County Tipperary, will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

As the Deputy will be aware there is a moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the public service. My Department has alternative arrangements in place to ensure the prompt processing of claims.