Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1239. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking in response to the finding in the National Report of Children's Disability Networks Team Staff Census and Workforce Review for 2022 that there are 707.32 vacancies across the 91 CDNTs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17216/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra1240. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking in response to the finding in the National Report of Children's Disability Networks Team Staff Census and Workforce Review for 2022 that the total therapy hours provided decreased by 6% in 2022 compared to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17217/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1239 and 1240 together.
As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
