Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
450. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37451/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the Department’s preparations for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, a short-term increase in staffing is required to support negotiations and the organisation of major Presidency-related events. To date, 8 temporary Presidency Policy Officers at Administrative Officer grade have been recruited, with a further 16 officers expected to be appointed by the end of Q2 2026. These positions are temporary in nature, established solely to support the EU Presidency, and the associated contracts are due to conclude in December 2026.
