Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
490. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the physiotherapist panel; the date on which this panel was established; when same was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13632/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has decided that the numbers employed across the public service must be reduced in order to meet its fiscal and budgetary targets. The health sector must make its contribution to that reduction. However, the HSE can make staff appointments once it remains within its overall employment ceiling and has the financial resources to do so. As the recruitment of physiotherapists is a matter for the HSE in the first instance, the Deputy's enquiry has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
