asked the Minister for Health the number of staff employed in the community care programme for 1974, 1981 and 1984 in each of the eight health boards areas.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Community Care Staff.
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The numbers of staff employed by each health board in March, 1984 on its community care programme were as follows:
|
Health Board |
Number |
|
Eastern |
994 |
|
Midland |
353 |
|
Mid-Western |
486 |
|
North-Eastern |
226 |
|
North-Western |
632 |
|
South-Eastern |
509 |
|
Southern |
491 |
|
Western |
649 |
|
Total |
4,340 |
Corresponding information is not readily available on staff numbers employed in 1974 and 1981. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
Will the Minister say if there has been a decrease in the number between 1981 and 1984?
As far as I know the number has increased from 1974.
What is the position with regard to the period 1981 to 1984?
My general interpretation is that it is at a constant level. There was a rapid increase in 1977 and 1978.
Is the Minister saying there has been no decrease between 1981 and 1984?
I have not the exact numbers before me. I will check on the matter and send a table to the Deputy giving the relevant data.