Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I fully acknowledge that there are deficits within the paediatric physiotherapy service which have arisen as a consequence of sick leave, maternity leave and a number of vacant posts. I have addressed the issue of one vacant post already but I take what the Deputy has said about the importance of early intervention very seriously. I understand the Deputy's point in that regard and acknowledge what he has said. Everything that can be done, within our power, to expedite the provision of these services and the filling of posts, within the constraints that exist, will be done by the HSE and I can give the Deputy an assurance in that regard.

In respect of the provision of a radiography service, the Deputy is correct in what he has said about the excellence of the services that are provided. The particular post referred to by the Deputy has been identified locally as a critical post for filling. The process to progress the backfilling of that post is underway and is a priority.

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