Hospital Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 April 2015

Thursday, 16 April 2015

Ceisteanna (15)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

15. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health in view of the recent meeting with Saolta health group and other stakeholders, including Oireachtas Members, and the recent retirements in Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal, the number of general surgeon positions that will be filled in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Following the retirement of Mr Kevin Moran, Consultant Urologist, from Letterkenny General Hospital, the Saolta University Health Care Group has put in place a locum consultant surgeon pending approval to fill this post on a permanent basis. In addition, the appointment of a further permanent general surgeon at Letterkenny General Hospital is planned.