Departmental Appointments.

Tuesday, 14 December 2004

Questions (83)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

104 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the provision of the chief dental officer in her Department; and if an officer will be appointed without further delay. [33152/04]

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Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

As the Deputy is aware, the health services are currently undergoing major restructuring and the post of chief dental officer is being considered in the context of this restructuring. In the meantime, Dr. Margaret Shannon, former assistant chief dental officer with the Department, has been seconded to the Department from the South Western Area Health Board as a dental adviser.