Hospital Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Questions (187)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

187. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of non-consultant hospital doctors in acute-general hospitals; the number in each category of medical or surgical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6375/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. I have asked the Executive to compile the information requested by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.