Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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462. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements he has in place to supplement the work of the speech and language therapists based in the speech therapy services in County Kilkenny should one or more therapists take maternity leave for the maximum period they are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15934/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them

Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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463. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements he has in place to maintain control of the ever-increasing waiting lists for patients seeking speech therapy services in County Kilkenny should one or more therapists take maternity leave for the maximum period they are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15935/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them