Written answers

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Department of Health

Health Services Staff

Photo of Richard Boyd BarrettRichard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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733. To ask the Minister for Health the number of health workers in employment in terms of whole-time equivalents and by profession; the way in which this has increased in view of Covid-19 in terms of whole-time equivalents and by profession; his plans for permanently allocating the funding to increase capacity across the health service; the number and category of whole-time equivalents he will fund as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16791/20]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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For the first part of the Deputy's question, the number of healthcare workers is publicly available here:

These reports are uploaded with the most up to date monthly information.

The Deputy's further questions have been referred to the HSE for response as soon as possible, as they are service related.

Please note, the HSE is currently examining the additional workforce capacity requirements in the context of COVID-19. The funding required for these posts will be considered in the context of the Budget and Estimates process for 2021.

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