asked the Minister for Health the number of additional public health nurses who have been appointed in each of the health board regions since the closure of 16 hospital buildings and the reduction in the number of beds in existing hospitals.
Written Answers. - Public Health Nurses.
281.
To date in 1988 the following permanent public health nursing posts have been sanctioned for appointment:
|
Eastern Health Board |
11 |
|
Midland Health Board |
5 |
|
Mid-Western Health Board |
6 |
|
North-Eastern Health Board |
3 |
|
North-Western Health Board |
4 |
|
South-Eastern Health Board |
4 |
|
Southern Health Board |
4 |
|
Western Health Board |
2 |
|
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The Deputy may wish to note that such appointments are sanctioned on the basis of priority needs identified by each health board-agency. Special regard is given to the need to protect and, where possible, develop appropriate community care services.