Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

How many of the additional 60 posts for 2011 have been appointed to date? My question specifically asked for numbers and the stages they were at in the recruitment process. It is important the Dáil is given an update as to the exact numbers at each stage.

The Minister stated 168 additional social workers have been recruited. Up to 260 were supposed to be recruited, 200 last year and 60 this year. Have only 168 social workers been appointed so far? In an earlier reply I received from the Minister, I was informed 200 had been hired last year? Have we in fact fallen back in this regard?

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