The information requested by the Deputy in respect of appointments made in the Department of Health is detailed below:
New staff appointed in the Department of Health - March 2011 to date
|
|
Grade
|
No. appointed
|
Personal Assistant
|
6
|
Personal Secretary
|
8
|
Special Advisor
|
8
|
Driver
|
10
|
Legal Advisor
|
1
|
Secretary General
|
2
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
Chief Nursing Officer
|
1
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
1
|
Administrative Officer
|
3
|
Executive Officer
|
1
|
Clerical Officer
|
2
|
Total
|
45
|
The information relating to appointments in non-commercial State Agencies under the remit of my Department is being compiled and will be forwarded separately to the Deputy. The HSE has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy in respect of its appointments.