HSE hired 34 mental health staff this year - but there are 2,400 posts to fill

The health service estimates it would cost €194m per year to increase the number of staff to the recommended level.

HSE hired 34 mental health staff this year - but there are 2,400 posts to fill
Sat, 28 Dec, 2019 - 12:24
Digital Desk staff

The HSE hired 34 mental health staff this year, but still has a staff shortfall of more than 2,400.

The health service estimates it would cost €194m per year to increase the number of staff to the recommended level.

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