Brendan Howlin
Question:373 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he will give the numbers employed in the health services by category for the years (a) 1987 (b) 1988 and (c) 1989.
Written Answers. - Health Services' Employees.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out below in tabular form. The estimated figure for 1989 is 57,426. A final figure will be available shortly when the annual health services personnel census is completed. This will also show distribution by category.
|
1987 |
1988 |
|
|
Clerical/Administrative |
7,157 |
7,044 |
|
Medical/Dental |
3,795 |
3,743 |
|
Nursing/Allied |
29,205 |
28,520 |
|
Paramedical |
3,518 |
3,518 |
|
Catering/Housekeeping |
9,867 |
9,301 |
|
Maintenance |
2,006 |
1,789 |
|
Others |
2,543 |
2,442 |
|
58,091 |
56,357 |