asked the Minister for Health (a) the number of new posts created by the Cork Health Authority in the period March, 1964 to December, 1968, (b) the total number of officials and staff appointed by the Cork Health Authority from March, 1964 to March, 1968 and (c) the total extra cost of increased staff per annum.

The information is as follows:—

(a) 320 (including 241 nursing posts, 34 medical and dental posts and 26 pre-medical posts);

(b) 255;

(c) Approximately £200,000 at present.