asked the Minister for Health the number of community welfare officers in County Cavan; the number in the portion of Monaghan that is in the Cavan-Monaghan community care area; the average number of persons looked after in each county; if there is an unfilled established post in Monaghan; and if so the reason it has not been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Cavan-Monaghan Community Welfare Officers.
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There are nine community welfare officers employed in the Cavan-Monaghan community care area. Of this number three officers are employed in County Monaghan. In 1983, 2,651 cases were dealt with in County Monaghan and 4,242 cases were dealt with in County Cavan.
One post has been left unfilled as the health board authority are satisfied, having regard to other priorities, that the present complement meets the needs of the area.