Appointment of Inspector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Ceisteanna (26)

Michael Colreavy

Ceist:

27 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to appoint a regional inspector at his Department’s office in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, following the retirement of the previous regional inspector last November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The post to which the Deputy refers has recently become vacant and, as the Deputy will be aware, a moratorium on recruitment and promotion is in place in the public service. Alternative arrangements are being put in place to address this vacancy.