Michael Creed
Ceist:590 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if the position of principal dental officer in his Department has been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31403/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2011
590 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if the position of principal dental officer in his Department has been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31403/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current moratorium on the filling of posts has meant that my Department has not been in a position to fill the post of Chief Dental Officer. Future decisions on this post will be taken against the backdrop of my Department's need to balance the delivery of business priorities with falling levels of overall resources.