Shane McEntee (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of persons employed in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16633/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Based on information supplied by local authorities, the total number of persons employed by the authorities at 31 March 2006 was 34,192 (whole time equivalents), including 1,371 seasonal/temporary staff the majority of whom are engaged for periods not exceeding 12 months.