Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of physiotherapists employed by the Health Service Executive in County Meath; the number of physiotherapists that provide a community based service; the plans of the Health Service Executive to increase or decrease the number of physiotherapists providing the community based service, giving the reasons for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32171/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to human resource management issues within the Health Service Executive. As this is a matter for the Executive under the Health Act 2004, the Department of Health and Children has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the length of time it takes for a person to see an occupational therapist in County Meath; the length of time it takes a medical card holder to see an occupational therapist; the length of time it takes for a non-medical card holder to see an occupational therapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32172/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Children has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.