Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
477. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form all of the State agencies, bodies, organisations and working groups under his Department's remit; the core duties and functions of same; the number of staff at same; the budget of each for 2013 and proposed budget for 2014; the date of establishment of the agencies or organisations; and the legislation, primary or otherwise, from which they derive their powers. [37207/14]
View answerThere are eighteen agencies and bodies which operate under the aegis of the Department which have a role in delivering health services. Some are involved in delivering services while others are regulatory or advisory. This information is available on the Department’s website http://health.gov.ie/about-us/agencies-health-bodies/.
The name, function, establishing legislation, date of establishment, employment control ceiling and funding status for these agencies and other groups under the remit of the Department, is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy when it is available.
