Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 October 2024
66. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of WTE fisheries officers employed by Inland Fisheries Ireland in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased before the end of 2024. [39251/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested in the Question, which has been provided by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), is set out in the table below:
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As at 31st Dec 2022 |
As at 31st Dec 2023 |
As at 30th June 2024 |
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Number of Fisheries Officers Employed |
124 |
129 |
127 |
IFI also employ approximately 40 Seasonal Fisheries Officers each year, in addition to the numbers above, for a 6-month period from April to October.
The number of Fisheries Officers is not expected to increase before the end of 2024.
