Hospital Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004

Tuesday, 23 November 2004

Questions (124)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

167 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action being taken as a matter of urgency to fill the vacant dental surgeon position at Portiuncula Hospital. [29739/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Responsibility for the provision of dental services in the Western Health Board area is a matter for the board in the first instance. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.