Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
602. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of officials who were transferred from the Department of Education to his Department since its establishment; the total number of officials currently assigned to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9253/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the establishment of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in August 2020, 122 officials transferred on foot of the transfer of further and higher education functions from the Department of Education. There are currently 200 officials in total assigned to this Department. This figure includes staff transferred from other Departments including the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on foot of the transfer of research functions from that Department.
