Brian O'Shea
Ceist:110 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children the additional posts, if any, for neurosurgeons in public practice which will be filled during 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/98]
Written Answers. - Consultant Appointments.
The issue of staffing needs is a matter for each individual health agency, subject to approved staffing ceiling and financial allocation. It is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of each health agency to identify manpower requirements and to direct staffing resources to areas of particular priority.