Health Services Staff Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2012

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Ceisteanna (222)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

222. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health when he expects to appoint a Director of the National Suicide Prevention Office; the number of persons that have been interviewed for this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45416/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The National Office for Suicide Prevention which was established by the HSE in 2005 is part of the internal organisation of that body and the appointment of a Director is a matter for the HSE. On that basis the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.