asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the delay in appointing a medical officer to the District Hospital, Athlone, County Westmeath.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Westmeath Medical Officer.
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Westmeath County Council could not appoint a medical officer for Athlone District Hospital in a permanent capacity until the Local Appointments Commissioners, after holding a competition, recommended a person for appointment to the post. The commissioners' recommendation was sent to the local authority last week.