Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
610. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of medical assessors employed by her Department; if they are assigned to individual payment sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50428/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraCurrently, there are 32.5 Medical Assessors working in the Department's Medical Review and Assessment Service. This figure includes the Chief Medical Adviser and the Deputy Chief Medical Adviser.
The Medical Assessors can be assigned to any of the medical-related schemes administered by my Department and are not assigned to individual payment sections.
