Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Ceisteanna (612)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

612. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of the 16,000 healthcare staff who have been or will be hired in 2020 as outlined in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31253/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

HSE recruitment from December to August has provided an additional 4,888 healthcare WTE. A further 4,986 WTE are anticipated to be retained by the end of 2020.