This information is not readily available in my Department. I have asked Comhairle na nOspidéal to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested.
As the Deputy will be aware the Government approved the establishment of a National Task Force on Medical Manpower, which will, inter alia, be responsible for preparing and overseeing the implementation of detailed strategies for addressing the medical staffing needs of the Irish hospital system and the associated medical training requirements. Geriatric medicine will be one of the specialities addressed by this task force. It is envisaged that the task force will be established shortly.