Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing vacancies in acute, community, mental and geriatric services in the HSE western region; the breakdown on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12610/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for nursing vacancies in acute, community, mental and geriatric services in the HSE western region. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.