Gerry Adams
Ceist:40 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of agency staff currently employed in each special care unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15109/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2012
40 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of agency staff currently employed in each special care unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15109/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the HSE that there were 22 agency staff employed by the three special care units on 15 March 2012. Nine agency staff were employed in Ballydowd Special Care Unit and six were employed in Gleann Alainn. Prior to closure for its refurbishment, there were seven agency staff employed in Coovagh House. The agency staff and young people from Coovagh House transferred to Ballydowd (2 staff) and Gleann Alainn (5 staff).