It was extraordinary that the director of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement needed another 20 staff when he already had 36, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil.
Mr Ahern said that the director, Paul Appleby, was getting additional staff, but not 20. It was a question of prioritising staff, and they had increased the number of labour inspectors. Mr Appleby's office was getting four staff this year "and it is hoped he will receive another four".
Green Party leader Trevor Sargent said Mr Appleby needed 20 additional staff, including gardaí.
