Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
390 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will approve the permanent appointment of radiologists, a geriatrician, ear, nose and throat consultants and a general surgeon at Mallow Hospital, a designated general hospital under the Health Act 1970. [5898/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of hospital services, including the appointment of staff, at Mallow General Hospital is a matter for the Southern Health Board. The board has submitted applications to my Department for approval of a consultant geriatrician post at Mallow General Hospital and applications for approval of posts that would provide consultant radiologist cover for Mallow. Funding for these posts will be considered in the context of available resources.
