Bernard Allen
Question:327 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the total costs involved to fund the task force on medical staffing to date; when the task force sat; and when it proposes to conclude its business. [2547/03]
Written Answers. - Hospital Staffing.
The total cost of operating the national task force on medical staffing since its establishment last year was €498,374.56, broken down as follows:
2002, Payments to Date – Expenditure by National Task Force on Medical Staffing
|
€ |
|
|
Meetings and Support Costs |
100,890.00 |
|
Locum Cover for Consultants, etc. |
294,500.00 |
|
Expert Fees |
97,220.78 |
|
Miscellaneous Administration (including IT costs) |
5,763.78 |
|
Total Payments to date |
498,374.56 |
The task force held its inaugural meeting on 21 February 2002, and its various subgroups have since been meeting on a regular basis. In addition, the task force has held over 300 meetings with over 600 individuals in the two pilot regions in which it is carrying out its main work.
The task force is aiming to complete its first report shortly.