Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2021

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Questions (296)

Holly Cairns

Question:

296. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a public health consultant grade; the number of posts that will be assigned to each HSE area in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4945/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Work on a reformed public health model is ongoing. The Department of Health and the HSE met with Irish Medical Organisation yesterday in relation to this and and related matters including a public health consultant grade and further engagement is planned.