AQW 47621/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 15429/22-27, whether the regional medical workforce review of consultants, specialists and associated specialists has completed the review of cardiology staffing needs.
Asked by Danny Donnelly MLA on 2 June 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 2 June 2026
- Answer due by
- 17 June 2026
- Answered
- 30 June 202628 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The regional medical workforce review of consultants, specialists and associate specialists carried out by the Cardiac Network established a staffing baseline. However, my Department’s Workforce Planning officials in collaboration with the Public Health Agency, have been carrying out a cardiology strategic workforce review. This review is ongoing.