Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:125 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the current position on the provision of an opthamologist for Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7976/97]
Written Answers. - Hospital Appointments.
Limerick East): The provision of an ophthalmologist for Letterkenny, County Donegal is a matter for the North Western Health Board in the first instance.
I have been informed by the North-Western Health Board that the board's service policy for ophthalmics identifies the need for a second consultant ophthalmic surgeon for the region. A complete review of the acute consultant ophthalmic service for the region is currently being undertaken and part of the process will address the service requirements of County Donegal.
Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:126 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the current position on the provision of a second orthopaedic surgeon in Letterkenny Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7977/97]
Limerick East): The question of the provision of a second orthopaedic surgeon in Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal is a matter for the North-Western Health Board in the first instance. I have been informed by the board that the Local Appointments Commission held interviews for this post on 28 January 1997. It is expected that a recommendation will be made to the board shortly.