Written answers

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 490: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospitals here which have consultant posts which do not exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33635/09]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement, including medical consultant staffing. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public.

As the Deputy's question refers to arrangements for the provision of services it has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

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