Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2005
116 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of new staff who have been recruited to provide disability services in the north-east region generally and specifically in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and their respective positions. [23608/05]
View answerThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
117 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of the ban on recruitment in the health and social services that come under her Department; the way in which this affects disability services generally in the north east area and in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. [23609/05]
View answerThere is currently no embargo on recruitment of staff in the health services. However, the management of the employment ceiling for the health sector is a matter for the Health Service Executive, which may prioritise certain areas in line with the service priorities set out in its service plan for 2005.
