Vol. 470 No. 8
81 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to the appointment of a second orthopaedic surgeon to Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; and his views on the adequacy of current provisions. [20173/96]
82 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Health whether elective orthopaedic services are available on a continuous basis in Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20174/96]
Limerick East): I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together.
The appointment of a second consultant orthopaedic surgeon to Letterkenny General Hospital is the North Western Health Board's top consultant appointment priority. This post was approved by my Department and Comhairle na nOspideal earlier this year. The Local Appointments Commission advertised this post in September 1996 with a closing date for applications of 24 October 1996. It is hoped that the board will have a recommendation for appointment to this post from the Local Appointments Commission early next year.
