By Sean MurphyNEW figures show that Letterkenny hospital breast cancer referrals take longer than two weeks – which contravenes target times. The Donegal News has asked the HSE West and North West to explain the delays. VACANCIESLetterkenny hospital has consultant vacancies and is currently without a permanent second consultant breast surgeon and a permanent second breast radiologist, revealed the HSE. A spokesperson for the HSE West and North West region confirmed that there have been delays “recruiting a second consultant breast surgeon”. She added: “There are 18 breast clinics scheduled for August and this number will increase once the second breast surgeon commences their role.