Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was not aware of that. On a personal level, I wish the Deputy and, obviously, his daughter in particular all the very best for a speedy recovery. I am sure that was a traumatic event for her and for the Deputy's family.

I do not have the numbers to hand. The Deputy has referred to 30% of children in Wicklow waiting six months or more. I cannot back that up here. I could go through with Deputy Brady all the different investments in health. I am not going to do that. Obviously, physiotherapy post an event like that is critical to assist in recovery. What I will do is raise the matter - not just on behalf of the Deputy, and he has been clear on that, but as an example. I do not know the quantum of children or families in that situation but I can guarantee the Deputy that, following his intervention today, I will raise the matter directly with the Minister for Health and ask him to respond to the Deputy on the issue of physiotherapy for children. I do not know what the waiting times are. The Deputy has cited a number. I am not going to disagree with him but I cannot agree with him either that that is the case. I will raise the matter directly with the Minister, Deputy Donnelly.

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