Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on a proposal (details supplied) that would address personnel shortages within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and would not require contravention of the embargo on recruitment in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21585/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In the context of the Croke Park Agreement, my Department is implementing a range of actions, including those aimed at achieving greater flexibility of staff deployments, changes in work practices and cost efficient service delivery. The Deputy's proposal is compatible with the objectives set down in the Agreement.