Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I gave no resources other than resources for ELS. There have been discussions in recent years and the number of staff has gradually increased, as Mr. O'Leary has noticed. It is at about optimum level. Obviously, if more responsibilities were given to it, we would have to review that. If changes were made and some functions were taken away, one might give it other ones. I am satisfied that it has sufficient staff to look after the area.

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