Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health when Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, received notice from an orthopaedic paediatrician (details supplied) of their intention to resign on 17 December 2011; the reason the position was not advertised as soon as such notice was received; when authorisation to advertise the position will issue; if candidates have come forward for the position; the number of same; the cost thus far of employing this person as a part-time locum and of flying them from Prague and accommodating them in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14572/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital consultants based outside of the island of Ireland who are employed by the Health Service Executive in hospitals in this jurisdiction on a part-time or locum basis and whose travel costs and accommodation are covered by the HSE for the duration of their working time here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14573/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.