Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 28 Sept 2005, if she will approve the appointment of three rheumatologists to cater for patient needs in the western Health Service Executive region and a paediatric rheumatologist; the additional rheumatology services which were provided in the region in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22051/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In September 2002, Comhairle na nOspidéal initiated a review of Rheumatology Services. Its report, which was published in December 2005, examines the provision of services and makes recommendations on the organisation and development of rheumatology services in the future.

Responsibility for the implementation of these recommendations rests with the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.