Public Sector Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Ceisteanna (79)

Joe Higgins

Ceist:

79. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38822/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The total number of staff in my Department currently employed on temporary contracts is three. The provision of similar information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the bodies themselves.