Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the fact that it is at last being advertised. Twelve months ago I was told it was going to be advertised. That is why I raised the matter again today but I am glad that it will be advertised by May. It will be disappointing for some people that it will be quarter 3 before somebody comes in but now they know that it is a priority for the university hospital and it is recognised that a nurse has to be put in place. Perhaps it is time that I started lobbying for a second one because it has taken so long to fill the post. I know it is not the Minister of State's fault but it is disappointing that it has taken so long for the recruitment process to happen.