AQW 10106/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any understaffing issues currently in the (i) South Belfast DFI Roads Office; and (ii) Lisburn DFI Roads Office.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 15 April 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 15 April 2024
- Answer due by
- 30 April 2024
- Answered
- 30 April 202415 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department has been operating in a very difficult financial position due to years of underfunding as a result of years of Tory austerity and cuts, this has been compounded by ongoing challenges in recruitment.
Financial pressures have also restricted my Department’s ability to recruit and fill vacant posts. The current vacancy rates in the South Belfast and Lisburn section offices are 35% and 28% respectively.