Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans she has to appoint an oral maximal facial surgeon in the western region; the reason the region is without such a post at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8982/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the appointment of staff in the western area. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.