asked the Minister for Health whether he is aware that the post of medical officer for the Carrigtwohill Dispensary District, County Cork, has been vacant for approximately 18 months; and, if so, when it is proposed to appoint a permanent medical officer for the area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carrigtwohill Dispensary Vacancy.
I am aware that the office of medical officer of the Carrigtwohill Dispensary District is vacant since the 29th August, 1948. With a view to obviating delay in the filling of the post, I concurred in a proposal of the Local Appointments Commission to make a selection for recommendation to the local authority from candidates who were interviewed in May, 1947, in connection with a previous vacancy for this post, but it was not found possible to obtain a suitable candidate and the post has to be readvertised. I have asked the Local Appointments Commission to deal with the matter as soon as possible.