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141 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he has any proposals to appoint consultants in infectious diseases in each of our major cities and towns in order to deal with the growing AIDS crisis as set out by Comhairle na nOspidéal.
I have been advised by Comhairle na nOspidéal of the need for consultants in infectious diseases in the management and treatment of patients with HIV-AIDS. On 26 March 1992, I announced my approval for a post of consultant in infectious diseases to head up an AIDS Service for the north side of Dublin. Arrangements are being made to put this service in place as a matter of urgency.
I will be considering the further appointments of consultants in infectious diseases as sympathetically as possible in the context of the many competing demands for resources throughout the health service.
