Last week I raised the issue of a psychiatrist for the deaf community in the southern region. The Minister for Health was in the Chamber and confirmed that he would come back to me within a day or so, but we have heard nothing since. This is outstanding for a long time. Many people within the deaf community and their families have been in contact with me. We have been trying to resolve this. No consultant psychiatrist has been appointed for some time. Can the Tánaiste use his offices to get an answer for me? What is the likely date or is there any intention to appoint a consultant psychiatrist for the deaf community in the southern region?

I believe I was here when the Deputy raised that issue and when the Minister for Health responded and said he would come back to him. I will certainly remind him of that and we will see if we can get him an answer.