Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2006
78 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the staffing in Dublin and Cork has not met the recommendation of the 1995 nor the 2000 reports that were produced on behalf of neurosurgeons in the UK and Ireland; the steps she intends to take to address same; the timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21327/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the management and delivery of the health and personal social services is now the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. This includes responsibility for the appointment of additional hospital consultant staff. Therefore, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond to the Deputy in relation to the issues raised and to provide the information requested.
