HSE Agency Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 February 2013

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Ceisteanna (360)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of nurses required in the public health sector in the current year; the number available by way of permanent and or temporary appointment; the number likely to be drawn from agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8035/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. I have asked the Executive to compile the information requested by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.