Vol. 543 No. 2
350 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Health and Children if the post of consultant neurologist at University College Hospital, Galway has been filled; when the filling of this post was first requested; when the filling of this post was sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26048/01]
The provision of services at University College Hospital, Galway, including the appointment of medical staff, is the responsibility of the Western Health Board in this instance. Financial clearance for the creation of the post of consultant neurologist was given by my Department on 18 January 2000. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to the filling of this post and reply to the Deputy directly.
