Vol. 473 No. 4
145 Mr. Davern asked the Minister for Health if he received an application from the South-Eastern Health Board for a meeting with its members from Tipperary South Riding and Kilkenny regarding the appointment of a paediatrician to their respective areas; if he intends meeting with a deputation from these areas in this regard; and if so, when. [1018/97]
Limerick East): Comhairle na nOspidéal was established on a statutory basis to regulate the number and type of consultant appointments in hospitals engaged in the provision of services under the Health Act, 1970. In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in relation to the statutory functions of Comhairle na nOspidéal. Accordingly, I am of the view that meeting a health board deputation with that intent would not be of benefit.
