Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022
64. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the pay scales available for recruitment of IDA regional directors are sufficient to attract interest in the position from appropriate talent given the importance of the development of business in the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18810/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegional development is at the centre of the IDA’s current 2021-2024 strategy, Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth. The Agency will target half of all investments (400) from 2021- 2024 to regional locations and maintain the same high level of investment as targeted in their previous strategy for each region of the country.
There are currently no vacancies at Regional Director level. However, there are two vacancies at Regional Manager level, for the South-West and the South-East Regions.
The recruitment of IDA Regional Managers is an operational matter for IDA Ireland. However, I am advised that the recruitment process is ongoing and IDA will endeavour to fill the posts at the earliest possible time.
I am informed that while the recruitment process for the positions of both vacant IDA Regional Managers are being completed, both teams are reporting on a temporary basis to the relevant Regional Director.
All Public Service pay rates are set centrally by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
