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Asked by Nuala

AQW 13064/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of specialist posts created since the introduction of the specialist contract in 2021.

Asked by Nuala McAllister MLA on 6 June 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
6 June 2024
Answer due by
21 June 2024
Answered
20 June 202414 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Since the introduction of the specialist contract in 2021, a total of 39 specialist posts have been created, 29 of which are currently filled and 10 are being recruited to.

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