Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2001

Vol. 546 No. 3

Written Answers. - Health Board Recruitment.

Ulick Burke

Ceist:

246 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of posts at all levels proposed to be recruited under the health strategy within the Western Health Board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31883/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The precise number and levels of additional staff to be recruited in the context of the implementation of the health strategy will be determined over time in the Western Health Board's service plans consistent with the priorities identified in the strategy.

As far as 2002 is concerned, I will be in a position to make a statement on the number of additional staff to be recruited once the Western Health Board submits its service plan to my Department early next year.