1713. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of WTE wildlife fire advisors currently employed within his Department, in tabular form; and if they will make a statement on the matter [60135/26]

My Department does not employ any staff in the Grade of Wildlife Fire Advisor.

We do not generally keep a record of the qualifications held by staff members, and accordingly there may be staff working in various roles in the Department who are qualified in this area but who have applied for different positions.