Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2000

Vol. 527 No. 1

Written Answers. - Hospital Appointments.

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

104 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if the South Eastern Health Board will make a decision on the application for the approval of the post of a consultant physician with special interest in endrocrinology by the end of 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27910/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons is, in this instance, the statutory responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board. The board has submitted an application for approval of the post of a consultant physician with special interest in endocrinology. This post will be considered in the context of the board's overall priorities and the development funding available for 2001.