Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Letterkenny service has been run by a single consultant but in 2016 a locum surgeon was in position to address waiting lists. I have been advised that the short-term steps which have been taken include the appointment of a full-time locum consultant breast surgeon. The Galway-based Saolta consultants will also increase their support for the Letterkenny service. However, I appreciate that the Senator requires clarity and I will endeavour to get that for him.

I convey the apologies of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, for not being here but he was unavoidably engaged elsewhere.