Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
584. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide extra staff resources to the Property Services Regulatory Authority in view of their statement to this Deputy in a letter dated 21 July 2015 that they are currently short of staff and that the situation has disimproved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31372/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. One of the main statutory functions of the PSRA is the licensing of Property Service Providers, i.e. auctioneers, letting agents and property management agents. The Authority is independent in the performance of its functions.
My Department has previously indicated its commitment to providing the appropriate and necessary resources to the PSRA either directly or on a contracted basis having regard, in particular, to pressures on public service staff numbers and competing demands. In this regard, I can advise the Deputy that staffing of the PSRA is kept under review and discussions are ongoing regarding the allocation of further resources to the Authority.
