Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of oncology nurses in each oncology unit in the country; if oncology nurses trained to clinical nurse specialist level or clinical nurse manager level are employed at that grade; the reasons for delays in ensuring that CNS personnel within the oncology sector are using their skills at this level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23420/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to examine the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.