andMr. Boland asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the serious situation regarding ENT patients in the Western Health Board area; and if he will appoint a new ENT surgeon to carry out clinics in Castlebar, County Mayo.
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I am aware of the need for improvement of the ENT services in the Western Health Board area. The board expect that a third ENT surgeon will take up duty next month and this will enable additional out-patient clinics to be held at Castlebar Hospital where the greatest delays occur.