I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I do not disagree with her basic points. I think funding will help, by the way, and we have allocated additional funding. Nevertheless, the Deputy is correct when she says there is a human resource management issue in respect of how therapists are dealt with and treated within the service, in respect of the quality of the work experience, and in respect of progression within the service. That is a human resource management issue.

A new CEO, who had been in Tusla, has taken over the health area. The new CEO will have a particular focus on children and their needs. I will be taking up these issues along with the Minister for Health and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte.

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