Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2022
91. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children's disability network teams in CHO4; the locations in which each team is based; the numbers of staff, in WTE terms, approved for each team; the numbers currently assigned to each team; the number of vacant positions on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52173/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are 14 CDNTs in Cork Kerry Community Healthcare ( CHO 4 ) as per the locations in the accompanying table.
|
Team Location |
Lead Agency |
WTE |
Nos of WTEs vacant |
|
North Kerry |
Brothers of Charity |
17.82 |
1.70 |
|
West Kerry |
Enable Ireland |
20.20 |
2.51 |
|
South Kerry |
Brothers of Charity |
28.01 |
0.50 |
|
North West Cork |
St. Joseph’s Foundation |
22.93 |
5.35 |
|
North East Cork |
St. Joseph’s Foundation |
13.95 |
2.00 |
|
East Central Cork |
COPE Foundation |
16.59 |
3.23 |
|
East Cork City |
Brothers of Charity |
20.89 |
3.50 |
|
Central Cork |
COPE Foundation |
18.50 |
4.90 |
|
North Cork City & Blarney |
COPE Foundation |
14.87 |
3.67 |
|
West Cork |
Co Action |
22.49 |
1.60 |
|
South East Cork City |
Enable Ireland |
22.23 |
5.60 |
|
West Central Cork |
Enable Ireland |
28.76 |
2.90 |
|
Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon |
Brothers of Charity |
25.28 |
7.12 |
|
South Cork City |
Enable Ireland |
15.97 |
4.70 |
The vacancy rates in CDNTs across the country are of particular concern to both the HSE and I as Minister, as these grades of staff are absolutely essential for the delivery of legislative obligations for Assessment of Need and the provision of on-going therapy supports to children with complex needs.I wish to assure the Deputy that the HSE continues, as a priority, to explore a range of options to increase the recruitment and maintain retention of essential CDNT staff across all 91 Teams.
