National Parks and Wildlife Service

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Questions (65)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

65. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost to recruit thirty additional WTE conservation rangers for the NPWS. [26481/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Based on the current pay levels for Conservation Rangers, the estimated cost of recruiting an additional 30 WTE Conservation Rangers for the National Parks and Wildlife Service is €982,426. My Department is currently engaged with the Public Appointments Service in recruiting additional Conservation Rangers.