John McGuinness
Ceist:356 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants who have been, or are still, on long-term leave during the past three years in the South-Eastern Health Board area; the two longest periods of absence; if consultants are replaced in such situations; the general financial arrangements made in such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30034/03]