General Practitioner Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Questions (430)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

430. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the number of general practitioners in practice in each of the counties - Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath; the number of these, by county, that are locum appointments; the number of posts, by county, that are unfilled entirely; the steps being taken to secure permanent appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7877/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter and the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available to my Department, I have referred the Deputy's query to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.