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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Ceisteanna (468, 469, 470)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

477 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the positions that have been filled in the Health Service Executive in the County Louth and County Meath areas since the recruitment pause in July 2011 as exceptions to address critical service risks. [31818/11]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

478 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the positions that have been filled in the Health Service Executive State wide areas since the recruitment pause in July 2011 as exceptions to address critical service risks. [31819/11]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The following table sets out the position in the HSE regarding posts that were approved and filled since the recruitment pause in July 2011. Of the 204 posts concerned, 136 involved the appointment of trainees or students in line with normal practice.

Grade Category

Number

Trainees/Students

Health and Social Care Professionals

32

31 Student Clinical Psychologists

Nursing

81

69 Student PHNs

Management/Admin

3

Medical/Dental

3

Support Services/Other Patient and Client Care

85

36 Trainee/Intern EMTs

Total

204

Notes: (i) The Management/Admin figures refer to staff funded by Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT). (ii) The Support Services/Other Patient and Client Care includes staff funded by CAWT, ambulance staff (EMTs) and trainees. (iii) The figures do not include NCHD posts as the NCHD recruitment process commenced prior to the decision on the recruitment pause.

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

479 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of positions in the health service in County Louth that remain vacant due to the recruitment embargo; and where these vacancies occur. [31820/11]

Amharc ar fhreagra

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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