Written Answers - Hospital Staff.Wednesday, 18 November 2009 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Deputy Michael Noonan
asked the
Minister for Health and Children
her plans for the appointment of additional rheumatologists; when additional rheumatologists will be appointed in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney):
Following the 2005 report of Comhairle na nOspidéal, there have been significant developments in the area of rheumatology treatment. One of the key recommendations of the report was the recruitment of a number of additional consultant rheumatologists. The number of consultant posts overall increased from [190]16 in 2002 to 25.7 at present, including a post for children and young people at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. As the issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.
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