Written answers
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Department of Health
Nursing Staff Provision
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in 2010; 2011; and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13796/13]
James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
The number (WTE excluding career break) of public health nurses, employed by the Health Service Executive in 2010, 2011 and 2012, is set out in the table below:
| - | 31/12/2010 | 31/12/2011 | 31/12/2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Nurse | 1553.38 | 1548.12 | 1515.83 |
| Public Health Nurse, Senior (Immunisation) | 0.8 | 1.16 | 1 |
| Public Health, Specialist | 47.98 | 48.73 | 48.56 |
| Total | 1602.16 | 1598.01 | 1565.39 |
No comments