Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health the number of health care assistants that will retire in September, October, November and December 2012 in Community Care Area 8; the number of posts that will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45415/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to appoint a Director of the National Suicide Prevention Office; the number of persons that have been interviewed for this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45416/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The National Office for Suicide Prevention which was established by the HSE in 2005 is part of the internal organisation of that body and the appointment of a Director is a matter for the HSE. On that basis the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.