428. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a full-time consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42655/15]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.