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Child and Family Agency Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2017

Thursday, 9 March 2017

Ceisteanna (372)

Pearse Doherty

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372. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total number of persons currently employed by Tusla; the number of these who are social workers, social care professionals, psychologists, counsellors, nursing staff, education and welfare officers, family support staff, other support staff including staff caterers, administration staff grades 3 to 7 and management grades 8 and above, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12748/17]

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The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) has advised that at the end of January, 2017 there were 3,616.02 whole-time equivalent staff directly employed. The numerical breakdown of staff by category is set down in tabular format below:

Category

Whole time equivalent staff

January 2017

Social Work

1,467.45

Social Care

1,114.99

Psychology and Counselling

23.40

Other Support Staff inc catering

63.04

Other Health Professionals

9.76

Nursing

49.91

Management Grade VIII

106.97

Family Support

165.72

Education and Welfare Officer

86.84

Admin Grade III-VII

527.94

Total

3,616.02

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