Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Ceisteanna (294)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

294. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff allocated to the infrastructure project office; the number anticipated by year end 2019; the allocated budget for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Investment Projects & Programmes Office (IPPO) was set up in my Department to support the implementation of Project Ireland 2040.

There are currently 10 staff within the IPPO.

The total non-pay budget for the Office in 2019 is €273,500.