Hospital Consultants Recruitment

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Questions (696)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

696. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the importance of early diagnosis and timely medical intervention for sufferers of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, he will provide resources to appoint specialists in this field in Dublin and Cork because there is currently no dedicated specialist in the field in the State. [49405/13]

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Minister for Health

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy regarding the appointment of specialists in Dublin and Cork, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.