Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2016
178. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a meeting is held to address the unacceptable level of staffing shortages at a service (details supplied) where a shortfall of 64 nursing staff and four from the multidisciplinary team is having a major detrimental effect on residents and their families. [39170/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra241. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the efforts that have been made by him and his Department to improve staffing levels at St. Joseph’s Service, Portrane; if he will meet with a group (details supplied) with a view to addressing their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 241 together.
The HSE has primary responsibility under Section 22 of the Health Act 2004 in relation to the appointment of health service employees. As St Joseph's, Portrane, is a HSE facility this encompasses the appointment of staff to posts in St Joseph's.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputies directly on the staffing challenges at St. Joseph's, including the measures being taken to address these, and to engage with the St. Joseph’s Association Parent and Friends Group on the matter.
