Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

These are standard provisions relating to the provision of resources by the Minister to facilitate the proper functioning of the inspectorate. It is too early to say what the staffing complement or budget of the inspectorate might be. The precise staffing requirements in the budget will be the subject of discussions with the Department of Finance when the inspectorate is being established. It is anticipated that the administrative support staff will be made available from within the Department's authorised staffing numbers.