Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004
288 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when he intends to appoint a nephrologist to Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal, in view of the fact that there is a two year waiting list for the service. [15533/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the provision of services at Letterkenny General Hospital rests with the North Western Health Board. Recently my Department gave approval to the board to proceed with a recruitment process for the appointment of a consultant nephrologist to Letterkenny and Sligo General Hospitals.
289 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when he intends to appoint an orthodontic surgeon for Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal. [15534/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe recruitment of orthodontic staff in the NWHB area is the statutory responsibility of its CEO. My Department has asked him to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.
