Pat O'Neill (Fine Gael)

I was made aware at the medical research charities group meeting, which we attended, that a position has become vacant in the Department of Health. The position is that of assistant secretary with responsibility for medical research. This is a very important position because, as we all know, medical research is very important and this country can become a world leader in this area. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health to clarify when this position will be filled?