Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's comments on the release of the funding. In its proposal, the South/Southwest Hospital Group stated that it needs a total of 35 staff. That is the full complement of staff required to operate the facilities based at Ballincollig and the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. Is there only going to be sign-off on funding for the consultant ophthalmology surgeon post or will be there a sign-off on the release of funding for the 35 positions the hospital group feels are required?