Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 18 Dec 2003

Vol. 577 No. 5

Written Answers. - Health Board Staff.

Denis Naughten

Question:

138 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of vacant public health nurse posts in each county; the number of posts currently filled on a temporary basis in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31765/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The information requested by the Deputy is not available in my Department. My Department has therefore requested that the chief executive officers of the health boards-ERHA investigate the matter and respond directly to the Deputy.