Public Sector Staff Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Ceisteanna (944)

James Bannon

Ceist:

944. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the exact number of public servants who are back in employment in the public service, who are on pensions and have accepted lump sums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49080/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

One Senior Research Officer has been re-engaged on a contract for services basis which is due to expire on 1 March 2013.

An Assistant Secretary General and a Principal Officer have also been re-engaged on a contract basis until the end of June 2013.