Hospital Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2004

Wednesday, 24 November 2004

Questions (129)

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

121 Mr. Deenihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the consultant cardiologist, which is a joint appointment in partnership with Kerry General Hospital and the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee, has been appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30637/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Additional funding of €500,000 was allocated to the Southern Health Board under the cardiovascular health strategy in April this year. The funding has allowed the board to begin establishing a consultant-led cardiology service for patients in Kerry. I am advised by the Southern Health Board that interviews to fill a consultant cardiologist post by way of a joint appointment between Kerry General Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee have taken place this week and it is expected that an appointment will be made shortly.