Written answers

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Department of Social Protection

Departmental Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Seán KennySeán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently working in social welfare offices (details supplied) by grade; if any of these offices will receive additional staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9694/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Table below details the number of people, and full-time equivalent posts, currently assigned to the Local Offices in Coolock and Kilbarrack.

GradePostsPeople
CoolockHigher Executive Officer11
Executive Officer44
Staff Officer7.88
Clerical Officer17.120
Coolock Total29.933
KilbarrackHigher Executive Officer11
Executive Officer55
Staff Officer6.87
Clerical Officer11.3512
Services Officer11
Kilbarrack Total25.1526

There are no plans to assign additional staff to Coolock or Kilbarrack local offices. However, work is ongoing to fill existing vacancies by way of redeployment or transfer. The staffing needs of the Department are continuously reviewed, having regard to workloads and the competing demands arising.

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