James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 363: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultant posts approved since April to December 2008; the number of consultant posts approved to date in 2009; the number of consultants posts that are new and the number that are replacement posts; the number that have been appointed; the speciality of consultants appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29999/09]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 364: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of existing hospital consultants as per speciality and location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30000/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 363 and 364 together.

As the approval and appointment of medical consultant posts are a matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked the Executive to examine the issues raised and to respond directly to the Deputy.