asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the intense pressure under which anaesthetists are working in the general hospital in Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will take steps to alleviate same.
Written Answers. - Tralee (Kerry) Hospital Anaesthetist Services.
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The consultant staffing levels at Tralee General Hospital are primarily a matter for the Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Health Board and Comhairle na nOspidéal. I am aware of the difficulties with regard to the provision of anaesthetic services at the hospital and I have asked my Department to have urgent discussions with the Southern Health Board about the matter.