Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Questions (396, 428)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

396. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if recruitment for the vacant consultant paediatrician post to provide services for children with type one diabetes in Sligo University Hospital has begun; when the interviews will take place; when he expects the post to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22921/17]

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

428. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment for the vacant consultant paediatrician post to provide services for children with type one diabetes in Sligo University Hospital has commenced; when the interviews will take place; when he expects the post to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 396 and 428 together.

In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.