David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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568. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the parents of children in Waterford city and county with complex needs are being informed that their children will not be seen by an occupational therapist, OT, on a regular basis as the waiting lists are too long; the average waiting times in Waterford; the number of OT positions in place; the numbers needed; his plans for recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37424/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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569. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that cover for sick leave and maternity leave in respect of occupational therapists in Waterford city and county is not being provided; his plans to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37425/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.