Departmental Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Ceisteanna (338)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

338. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 19 May 2015, if his Department has made a decision regarding the appointment of additional staff to a college (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33230/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A request by BIM for an increase in staff resources is currently being considered by my Department. In addition my Department is in discussion with BIM in relation to delegated sanction under the Pay and Staffing Policy for the Department and its agencies. It is expected that these discussions will be concluded shortly.