Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
286. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacant staff, by job title, currently at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; the estimated full year costs of filling each of the vacancies; the expected timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/26]
View answerThe Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) currently has 16 staff vacancies across a range of functional and management roles. These include positions in enforcement, advocacy, consumer protection, legal, policy, communications and corporate services.
The estimated full-year cost of filling these vacancies, inclusive of employer PRSI, is approximately €1.2 million. Subject to the completion of recruitment processes, the CCPC expects that these posts will be filled on a phased basis between Quarter 2 and Quarter 4 of 2026. Roles will be prioritised to remain within the budgetary envelope and in line with operational and strategic requirements.
While the CCPC is independent in the exercise of its statutory functions, my Department maintains regular engagement with the CCPC on budgetary matters, including staffing levels, in line with established governance arrangements.
|
Role Title |
Estimated full year cost (including PRSI) |
Forecasted Start Month |
|
Deputy Director of Cartels |
€100,488 |
Q4 - 2026 |
|
Financial Education Manager |
€66,121 |
Q4 - 2026 |
|
Deputy Director - Antitrust |
€100,488 |
Q4 - 2026 |
|
Investigator |
€42,741 |
Q2 - 2026 |
|
Analyst |
€42,741 |
Q2 - 2026 |
|
Policy Analyst |
€42,741 |
Q2 - 2026 |
|
Director of Cartels |
€119,128 |
Q4 - 2026 |
|
Head of Consumer Contacts & Analysis |
€91,548 |
Q3 - 2026 |
|
Financial Education Executive |
€42,741 |
Q3 - 2026 |
|
Media Communications Manager |
€66,121 |
Q2 - 2026 |
|
Product Safety Officer |
€42,741 |
Q3 - 2026 |
|
Legal Advisor |
€66,121 |
Q3 - 2026 |
|
HR Director |
€119,128 |
Q4 - 2026 |
|
Consumer Contact Manager |
€66,121 |
Q3 -2026 |
|
Analyst / Investigator |
€42,741 |
Q2 - 2026 |
|
Senior Director of Advocacy and Mergers |
€145,815 |
Q4 - 2026 |
