Eric J. Byrne
Ceist:122 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Health the source from which hospital chaplains are paid; and the cost of this service. [1685/94]
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122 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Health the source from which hospital chaplains are paid; and the cost of this service. [1685/94]
Chaplains working in the public health service are in receipt of stipends which are funded from moneys allocated to agencies. In 1993, a total of £1,177,979 was paid by health boards and public voluntary hospitals for chaplaincy services.