Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014
173. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38830/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has staff on secondment or on loan from other agencies within the health group who are not direct employees of the Department. In addition there are also a number of staff on fixed term (pensionable) contracts including advisors, civilian drivers and other staff engaged by Ministers in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines for ministerial appointments whose employment contracts are co-terminus with the Ministers holding Office. The Department has no other public sector workers on temporary contracts or other non-permanent contracts of employment.
The information being sought by the Deputy in relation to non-commercial semi-state agencies under the remit of the Department is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy on completion. The Health Service Executive has also been requested to investigate and respond directly to the Deputy.
