Health Services Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2013

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Questions (701)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

701. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reasons the post of the second neurologist in the north west cannot be taken up as soon as possible (details supplied); the impact this appointment is expected to make on waiting lists in the north-west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32239/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.