Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number and location of oncologists in the Health Service Executive western region; the contractual status of the staff in question; the plans she has to review the levels of staffing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11577/05]

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 consultant staffing in the HSE western area. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.