Health Services Staff Recruitment

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1424)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

1424. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will appoint a full-time Chief Dental Officer to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37774/13]

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Written answers

The Department of Health has been unable to fill the post of Chief Dental Officer on a full time basis due to the moratorium on recruitment. Accordingly, it was agreed with the HSE that the HSE National Oral Health Lead would be released to the Department for two days each week to undertake the function of Chief Dental Officer, with effect from 20 May 2013. The arrangement will be reviewed after 3 years.

Question No. 1425 answered with Question No. 1420.

Question No. 1426 answered with Question No. 1419.