Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I understand the Tánaiste has just responded that he does not want to comment about an individual leaving his position. Chronic pain is a shocking thought for anybody but it is particularly acute for children. We had one paediatric pain consultant in the State who has now stepped down from his post. Quite frankly, it is not an acceptable comment to simply say that we will advertise the post.

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