Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of grade VIII or above posts she has approved for the Health Service Executive in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20458/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department has approved 4 posts at Grade VIII (and equivalent) or above in 2009. It is important to note that, as announced in Budget 2009, there will be a 3% reduction in management and administrative grades in sections of the health sector in 2009. This equates to 500 wholetime equivalents and the reduction will streamline management structures in the health service and will further reduce health employment in 2009.