asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he has yet made arrangements to fill the vacant position of Assistant Medical Officer of Health for County Wexford, and, if not, if he will say when the appointment is likely to be made, and what is the cause of the delay in making it.

The appointment will be made by the local authority upon receiving a recommendation from the Local Appointments Commissioners. I understand that a recommendation will be made to the local authority at an early date.