Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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681. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time occupational therapists providing services in counties Leitrim and Sligo in 2016 and to date in 2017. [35049/17]

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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682. To ask the Minister for Health the number of part-time occupational therapists providing services in counties Leitrim and Sligo; and the number of hours per week they worked in 2016 and to date in 2017. [35050/17]

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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683. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time occupational therapists in counties Leitrim and Sligo who are on leave; the length of time they have been on leave; and the date they are due to return to work. [35051/17]

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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684. To ask the Minister for Health the number of part-time occupational therapists in counties Leitrim and Sligo who are on leave; the type of leave; the length of time they have been on leave; and the date they are due to return to work [35052/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 to 684, inclusive, together.

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

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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685. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide adequate cover for occupational therapists in counties Leitrim and Sligo to go on leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35053/17]

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.