Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 46: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of community welfare officers currently employed in each Health Service Executive region; if there are any plans to make further staff and resources available to CWO in view of the increasing demands being placed upon them due to increased unemployment levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34691/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of chiropodists currently employed by the Health Service Executive per region; the current waiting times for elderly persons wishing to avail of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34681/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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With regard to the number of chiropodists currently employed in the HSE per region, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.