Fergus O'Dowd
Question:324. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position relating to the appointment of a sarcoma specialist (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/19]
View answerTuesday, 15 October 2019
Questions (324, 332)
James Browne
Question:332. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a full-time sarcoma specialist in St. Vincent's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41656/19]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 324 and 332 together.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital informed the Department on 25 September that the person recruited to fill a permanent post of Consultant Medical Oncologist with a special interest in sarcoma has advised the hospital that they would not be taking up the post.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital advised the Department that the recruitment process has recommenced and that the post was re-advertised on 6th October.