345. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a replacement has been appointed for a position (details supplied) at Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin in view of the fact that the post holder is leaving the post prior to the end of 2019; if so, when the appointee will be in situ to ensure continuity of service and essential appointments and that prescriptions do not lapse; if he will consider making funding available for the provision of a multidisciplinary team for pain management clinics in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51242/19]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Children's Health Ireland to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.