Local Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Ceisteanna (222)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

263 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional staff will be hired for the maintenance of the banks of the River Maine in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4822/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

A team of three seasonal staff will be hired to carry out scheduled maintenance work on the River Maine in 2012. This is the same number as was hired in 2011.