John McGuinness
Question:149 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the date on which the South-Eastern Health Board was informed that the oncologist based at St Luke's Hospital would leave his post; the date on which the advertisement for a replacement oncologist was issued; the extent of the recruitment drive; the number of applicants interviewed; the plans being undertaken to care for the patients at St. Luke's; if he has satisfied himself that these plans are adequate; the number of patients involved; when they will be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17336/01]