asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of posts of medical referee sanctioned in his Department; and the number filled.
Written Answers. - Medical Referee Posts.
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There are 14 permanent posts of medical referee sanctioned for my Department. Twelve of these are filled and the Civil Service Commissioners are in process of filling the other posts. In the meantime my Department have three medical referees employed on a temporary basis pending the filling of the vacancies for permanent referees.