Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 May 2003

Vol. 566 No. 1

Written Answers. - Health Service Staffing.

Kathleen Lynch

Question:

72 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received the report of the task force on medical staffing; if the report has been brought to Government; if it is intended to publish the report; if the report recommends a substantial increase in the number of hospital consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12013/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The national task force on medical staffing is currently completing its report. I will consider the report in detail when I receive it, and will then bring proposals to Government. It would be my intention to publish the report.