Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health the total number of nurses required in the public health sector in the current year; the number available by way of permanent and or temporary appointment; the number likely to be drawn from agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8035/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. I have asked the Executive to compile the information requested by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.