Health Services Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (1281)

Dan Neville

Question:

1281. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment campaign by the Health Service Executive to fill the post for the areas of mental health and primary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17096/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Revised HSE management structures are being put in place in conjunction with the new governance arrangements provided for in the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012; the recruitment process for a Chief Financial Officer and five National Directors, including Directors of Mental Health and Primary Care, has commenced. It is expected that the recruitment process, conducted by the Public Appointments Service, will conclude shortly.