Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
559. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of staff employed by his Department; the number in Dublin and Ballina, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41423/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19 July 2017. As of 3 October 2017, there was 108 staff employed in my Department, although discussions are ongoing to finalise the Department’s full staffing complement.
There is currently 40 staff in the Department's core offices in Dublin, and 60 in Ballina. There is eight staff in an Inspectorate service that is based regionally throughout the country.
A further 42 staff are employed in the Charities Regulatory Authority, which is also based in Dublin.
