Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the circumstances under which a number of temporary community welfare officers were transferred to the Department of Social Protection, after which the Department stated that no temporary CWOs would be transferred; if more temporary CWOs will be transferred or reinstated to the central rents unit from where they originated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38188/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The transfer of the Community Welfare Service from the HSE to the Department of Social Protection was effective from 1 October 2011. With the exception of one person, all those who transferred from the HSE to this Department are permanent staff members. The employment contract of the one Temporary CWO who transferred is not due to end until December 2011, and the Department has honoured the end date of this contract. The Temporary CWO, in question, is not employed in the Central Rents Unit.

The staffing needs of specific areas in the Department, including the Central Rents Unit, are continuously reviewed, having regards to workloads and the competing demands arising. I can assure the Deputy that the best use will be made of all available resources.