Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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The figure of 90 that was discussed prior to the recession was not a Government commitment and it was not signed up to. We did not say this had to be achieved. We have analysed this. We work with the WRC. I engaged with it as a Minister and on behalf of the Department on a regular basis and we try to work through its workload and the numbers it needs. We have responded to its requests for additional resources and staff over the last two budgets and that is the work I will continue to do to grow its numbers. We both agree there are not enough inspectors at present. That is why we are increasing the number. That is the intention.

I will have to be rude as I must leave as I am due to be on the floor of the Dáil for a discussion at 10 a.m. I can take another brief question but I will have to leave in less than a minute.