asked the Minister for Health if he will state, for the most recent year available, the total number of public health nurses employed; the number of persons to whom public health care was given; the total number of visitations; and the total cost of the service.
Written Answers. - Public Health Care Statistics.
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There are 1,162 public health nurses currently employed in the country. The information sought by the Deputy concerning the number of persons in receipt of public health servíces or the number of visitations is not available. The cost of the public health nursing service is estimated at £18.40 million for 1984.