Seán Kyne
Ceist:266. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if the post of chief dental advisor to his Department was filled recently by way of an open public competition; and if not, the reasons for same. [31357/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013
266. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if the post of chief dental advisor to his Department was filled recently by way of an open public competition; and if not, the reasons for same. [31357/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health has been unable to fill the post of Chief Dental Officer on a full time basis due to the moratorium on recruitment. Accordingly, it was agreed with the HSE that the HSE National Oral Health Lead would be released to the Department for two days each week to undertake the functions of Chief Dental Officer, with effect from 20 May 2013. The arrangement will be reviewed after 3 years.