Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Ceisteanna (614)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

614. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of the 16,000 healthcare staff who are expected to be offered full-time HSE contracts as outlined in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31255/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

It is envisioned that the new hires in 2021 will be hired on permanent HSE contracts. Agency staff may be used temporarily to fill shortages, but we aim to ultimately have these positions filled on a permanent basis.