Letterkenny University Hospital has been allocated a consultant dermatologist after being denied the appointment earlier this month.
This is after representations were made at the latest meeting of the regional health forum and elsewhere.
The U-turn comes after a refusal by the National Clinical Lead for Dermatology, Professor Anne Marie Tobin to appoint a consultant dermatologist earlier this months saying it would be inappropriate for Donegal to have a standalone service.
The change today has been described as a significant step.
Previously patients seeking Dermatology treatment had to travel to Sligo putting a financial and logistical burden on patients as some faced a two and half hour journey each way.
Cllr Declan Meehan said he welcomed the engagement from the HSE and Health Minister, Jennifer Carroll-MacNeil for delivering the service in Donegal meaning patients can now avail of care locally .
