asked the Minister for Health the numbers of persons and their grades employed in St. Joseph's hospital, Trim, County Meath during 1983 and 1984, and the projected figure for 1985; and if it is his intention to allow staff to be increased in the latter half of 1985 or in 1986.
Written Answers. - Trim (Meath) Hospital.
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The numbers of persons and their grades employed in St. Joseph's hospital, Trim, County Meath are shown as follows for 1983, 1984 and 1985.
Grade Category/Year |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
Clerical and Administrative |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Medical and Dental |
2 |
1 |
1 |
Nursing and Allied |
116 |
112 |
112 |
Paramedical |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Catering and Housekeeping |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Maintenance |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Other |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Total |
135 |
130 |
130 |
The staffing of this hospital is a matter, in the first instance, for the North Eastern Health Board. There are no proposals to increase staffing levels.