Health Services Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2013

Thursday, 17 October 2013

Questions (230)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

230. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he is going to appoint a consultant specialist in the north east to reduce the delay in consultation appointments for assessment for acute minimum surgery for ear, nose and throat operations; if it is correct that patients may wait for up to four years to see a consultant specialist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44077/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Question No. 231 answered with Question No. 197.