1668. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63346/26]

The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport was established in its current configuration on 1st June 2025. The total number of staff and corresponding Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) breakdown for the Department as of 30th June 2025 and 30th June 2026 is set out in the table below: