Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015
333. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on recruitment of posts for mental health services for persons with an intellectual disability; if he will provide an update on the development of a model of care for mental health and intellectual disability, committed to in the Health Service Executive's mental health division operational plan 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17504/15]
View answerAs at 17 April 2015, 397.5 or 95.5% of the 416 posts approved in 2012 and 405.5 or 85%, of the 477 posts approved in 2013, have been filled. Of the 250 posts allocated in 2014, 50 have started and a further 71 are at various stages in the recruitment process. The remainder of vacant posts are at various stages of recruitment, with some difficulties in identifying outstanding candidates, primarily for geographic and qualification reasons.
In relation to the recruitment of posts for mental health services for persons with an intellectual disability, and the development of a model of care for mental health and intellectual disability, as these service issues are outlined in the HSE's Operational Plan for 2015, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a response within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
