Ms Rosarii Mannion:

I am aware of the specific issue since September 2015. That was the time when I came into post, as the national human resources director, and I began looking at the issue around consultant recruitment, appointment and retention. I engaged with colleagues in the national doctors training and planning unit. I made sure that we put in integrated management electronic systems to make sure these issues were picked up. I am acutely aware of the matter since that time because it has been part of my role to be aware of it since September 2015.