Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

In her initial response, the Minister indicated the numbers of appointments and those being recruited. I presume the process has moved forward. Will the Minister clarify the extent of recruitment as against the identified need? The Minister gave figures on radiologists and others who were pinpointed and who, I presume, signed the dotted line to take up various areas of responsibility. Will the Minister state how short of the expected requirement in terms of staffing cover will the roll-out be as the year progresses? What deficiencies exist?

Will we find a situation like that of the previous question on the situation in Cork University Maternity Hospital whereby in the immediate run-in to the expected official opening we will find deficiencies in staffing numbers? Will the Minister comment on the remarks made last evening in the associate House in this institution by a Senator from the west of Ireland who is anything but satisfied at the roll-out in the west and expressed grave concerns with regard to whether BreastCheck availability in Galway will be up and running by October or November? The Minister indicated the clinical screening unit will be in situ at University College Hospital, Galway and will be the identified area for the west. How soon after that will the mobile units physically get about their work?

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