Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Ceisteanna (613)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

613. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of the 16,000 healthcare staff who will be hired in 2021 as outlined in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31254/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

5,864 healthcare WTE shall be retained in 2021. This is further to the 9,874 WTE expected to be in place by the end of 2020.