Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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At this time I think ten have come through the process and been hired. This process has taken quite a long time. As I said yesterday, and the Chairman will recall the debate, both with respect to the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, and the WRC, when we employ new inspectors we try to make sure we get people with the right skills and qualifications. The money has been set aside for it. It has not been a budgetary issue. It has involved a process of sourcing them. I think ten have come through the process. As for what the Tánaiste said in the most recent discussion on this matter, his intention is to continue with that recruitment in the years ahead also.