Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
450. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of unfilled permanent positions at Glenveagh National Park; the details of the permanent job positions currently vacant; when her Department will advertise to recruit for these permanent positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17628/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe staffing resources required to meet my Department's business needs are assessed through the Department’s workforce planning process, having regard to emerging business priorities, the availability of payroll resources and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform directives, guidelines and circulars on staffing.
My Department’s Workforce Plan does not identify vacancies across the different work sectors, whether arising from retirements or other factors, but seeks rather to identify gaps in service delivery that can be addressed on a priority basis in light of available resources. In that regard, I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department is currently working to fill positions across the country through internal competitions and external recruitment, including one permanent position and sixteen seasonal positions at Glenveagh National Park.
