Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012
239 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of agency and contract staff currently employed in the public sector; the mechanism in place for monitoring and managing the associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28930/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
In regard to the health agencies under the aegis of the Department, the information sought by the Deputy is currently being retrieved by the agencies concerned, and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
There are 14 (13.5 WTE) staff on contract in my Department. These contracts are subject to prior approval by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and all related expenditure comes from within existing resources of the Department. Staff numbers are managed within the context of the Department of Health Employment Control Framework targets which are set by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
