Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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334. To ask the Minister for Health to indicate the action being taken to ensure the retention of junior medical doctors and nurses once qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2331/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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335. To ask the Minister for Health to indicate the progress to date in filling all positions available including maternity leave cover in the CH07 area; the number of position likely to be filled in the near future to ensure continuity of care for the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2332/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible.