Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
277 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will appoint a second paediatric rheumatologist in view of the fact that waiting lists for such treatments show that a second paediatric rheumatologist is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36940/09]
View answer293 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children when additional paediatric rheumatologists will be appointed in accordance with the Health Service Executive recommendations in 2005 and 2008; if she will ensure that this issue is prioritised in view of the length of time children have to wait in pain for diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37247/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 293 together.
As this is a service issue it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
