Written answers
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Department of Health and Children
Hospital Staff
9:00 pm
Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the appointment of additional rheumatologists; when additional rheumatologists will be appointed in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42098/09]
Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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Following the 2005 report of Comhairle na nOspidéal, there have been significant developments in the area of rheumatology treatment. One of the key recommendations of the report was the recruitment of a number of additional consultant rheumatologists. The number of consultant posts overall increased from 16 in 2002 to 25.7 at present, including a post for children and young people at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. As the issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.
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