Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
691. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the number of community occupational therapists operating in the County Kildare and west County Wicklow areas; the towns they cover; if there are vacancies; if so, the length of time the vacancies have existed; the steps being taken to secure therapists for the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54424/17]
View answer692. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the number of community physiotherapists operating in the County Kildare and west County Wicklow areas; the towns they cover; if there are vacancies; if so, the length of time the vacancies have existed; the steps being taken to secure therapists for the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54425/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together.
As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
