James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 565: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will lift the embargo on the employment of extra local authority outdoor staff, when work levels require extra personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18747/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I will keep the overall employment position in the local government sector under regular review having regard to the need to deliver quality front line services and achieve value for money within the parameters of Government policy on the control and regulation of public service employment generally. As regards staffing levels in any local authority, it is a matter for the City or County Manager concerned to make such staffing and organisational arrangements as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible.