John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Clearly, when one considers the Comptroller and Auditor General's report, the inaction by the Department and the implementation of the new structure, Mr. Owens has a critical job. The backbone of the economy is workers and their education. We have people returning to lifelong learning and with all the important qualifications that are required, the management structure within the ETB has a critical job dealing with 3,800 staff. Is the board one of Cork's largest employers?