Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 20 January 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate

Mr. John Coleman:

On staffing, undoubtedly there is a competitive market for the skill sets that the LDA requires, particularly in the construction sector. That is true. Many of the people who have come to the LDA, and we have successfully recruited a solid operational platform of 60 people, and that is growing, have been attracted to the organisation because of the experience we will gain, given the focus on direct development specifically. In addition, we are seeking people who will buy in to the ethos of the LDA. We try to understand people's resolve in the context of public service and their overall aspirations and motivation in that context. That is part of the situation. Unfortunately, though, it is a competitive market for staff now. As a package, however, the LDA can be an attractive place for people to work.

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