Health Service Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2006

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

Ceisteanna (304)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

399 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of dermatologists employed by the Health Service Executive nationally and in each region; the number of vacancies nationally and in each region; the reason these vacancies remain unfilled; the date in which each vacancy will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1682/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.