Dáil Éireann - Volume 353 - 23 October, 1984

Written Answers. - Louth Social Worker.

Mr. Kirk Mr. Kirk

467. Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a large part of County Louth is presently without a social worker because of the cut backs in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Mr. B. Desmond) Barry Desmond

Minister for Health (Mr. B. Desmond): I understand that a temporary post of social worker has been vacated in County Louth but that existing social work staff have been redeployed to provide a basic service for the whole county. I also understand that the board has not yet taken a decision as to whether or not they will fill the post in the long term. While the deployment of staff is primarily a matter for the North Eastern Health Board, my Department will continue to keep the particular situation of social work services in the Louth community area under review.

Dáil Éireann 353 Written Answers. Louth Social Worker.

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