Departmental Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2019

Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Ceisteanna (881)

Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

881. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of recruiting 30 additional district conservation officers and 30 additional wildlife inspectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29892/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I am advised that, based on current pay levels, the estimated cost of recruiting an additional 30 full-time District Conservation Officers and an addition 30 full-time Wildlife Inspectors would be €2,393,391 per annum.