171. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a number of staff have left services (details supplied) in County Longford due to financial uncertainty by his Department and the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41891/15]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.