HSE Staffing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 December 2013

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Ceisteanna (156)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

156. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists employed, in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language, for children with disabilities in each of the four Health Service Executive regions; the waiting times for each service by region; the number of children on the waiting list for each service by region; if he will provide clarification on the HSE's budget for home support hours for children for 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 in each of the four HSE regions. [52032/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the Deputy will be aware, the Health Service Executive has operational responsibility for the delivery of health and personal social services within the ambit of its Vote (Vote 39). The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.