Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 13 Dec 2001

Vol. 546 No. 5

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Deirdre Clune

Ceist:

157 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of vacancies for psychologists in the Southern Health Board Area; the areas where these vacancies arise; when he expects to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32320/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of psychologists rests with the Southern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to her directly.