Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth | Waiting times and position openings in the fields of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychology in the CH07 area

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Children; Equality; Disability; Integration and Youth the current number of positions waiting to be filled, including appropriate cover for maternity leave, in the fields of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and psychology in the CH07 area; when it is anticipated that all available positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Children; Equality; Disability; Integration and Youth the average waiting time for occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology support and social worker services for children in CH07; the plans in hand to address the current wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY
As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.