Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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641. To ask the Minister for Health the recommended number of full-time HSE physiotherapists for an area the size and population of County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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642. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE HSE physiotherapists employed in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34898/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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643. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the HSE physiotherapy vacancies in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 to 643, inclusive, together.

I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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644. To ask the Minister for Health the number of HSE paediatric physiotherapists employed in County Mayo; the locations in which they are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34900/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.

As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.