Local Authority Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (613)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

613. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of requests within his Department from both Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council seeking approval for employing extra staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41605/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

My Department currently has one staffing sanction request from Dublin City Council and two staffing sanction requests from Fingal County Council respectively. All three requests are currently under consideration.