Vol. 527 No. 5
48 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on the recommendations of the report of the medical manpower forum; the plans he has to implement the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/00]
84 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he has with regard to the manpower report he recently received; and if he will make a statement on its contents. [28769/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 84 together.
I welcome the receipt of the agreed report of the medical manpower forum on the future structure of medical staffing in our health services. The report, among other things, sets out the key requirements for the structuring of consultant posts in the context of both changed work patterns and increases in the consultant workforce. The next stage is to take the report to Government.
