Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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602. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated full year cost of recruiting an extra 100 veterinary inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37839/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Veterinary Inspectors are employed in various business areas throughout my Department including Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, among others.

The Salary range for Veterinary Inspectors is €56,516 - €90,683.

Based on an annual salary of €56,516, the estimated full year cost of recruiting 100 Veterinary Inspectors would be €5.65m.