Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
360 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received an application from the Southern Health Board for the appointment of two radiologists to Mallow General Hospital; his decision on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8518/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of hospital services, including the appointment of staff at Mallow General Hospital is a matter for the Southern Health Board. An application for approval of posts that would provide consultant radiologist cover for Mallow General Hospital has also been submitted by the Southern Health Board to my Department. Funding for these consultant posts will be considered in the context of available resources.
361 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received an application from the Southern Health Board for the appointment of a consultant geriatrician to Mallow General Hospital; his decision on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8519/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of hospital services, including the appointment of staff at Mallow General Hospital, is a matter for the Southern Health Board. An application for approval of a consultant geriatrician post has been submitted by the Southern Health Board to my Department. Funding for this consultant post will be considered in the context of available resources.
