The hospital is currently without a permanent second consultant breast surgeon and a permanent second breast radiologist. In a statement to the Donegal News, the HSE said: “There have been delays in recruiting a second consultant breast surgeon in LUH. “However, a locum breast surgeon has now accepted the position with a commencement date of August 19. She added: “There are 18 breast clinics scheduled for August and this number will increase once the second breast surgeon commences their role. “A total of 87 clinics were scheduled where a total of 782 patients with urgent referrals to the clinic were seen in the first six months of 2026 and a further 269 patients with non-urgent referrals.”