Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:118 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a ban on the creation of new community placements for disability services. [23610/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 June 2005
Ceisteanna (136, 137)
Freagraí scríofa
There is currently no embargo on recruitment of staff in the health services. However, the management of the employment ceiling for the health sector is a matter for the Health Service Executive, which may prioritise certain areas in line with the service priorities set out in its service plan for 2005.
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:119 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will refute the claim that disability services have been advised that no additional services are to be provided in the north east region, irrespective of their urgency. [23611/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.