Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
294. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if funding is still in place for the provision of additional cardiology posts at University Hospital Kerry; if this funding has been ring-fenced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14958/19]
View answer296. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of two additional cardiologists for University Hospital Kerry and Cork University Hospital; the progress made since June 2018 to progress this (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14960/19]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 296 together.
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the South/South West Hospital Group has confirmed that funding is in place for both posts, which are currently awaiting approval by the HSE’s Consultant Appointment Advisory Committee. The South/South West Hospital Group has advised that, once approved, the advertisement of these posts can commence immediately.
