asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department has not as yet sanctioned the appointment of a second consultant paediatrician at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, which has been sanctioned by Comhairle na nOspidéal since 23 December 1982; the date on which his Department will sanction the post; and when the hospital can employ this person.
Written Answers. - Consultant Paediatrician Appointment.
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This is one of a number of posts for which funding is being sought from my Department. These applications have to be considered in the light of the current financial situation and the restrictions on recruitment in the public sector.