James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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416. To ask the Minister for Health the mental health nurse vacancies by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39852/18]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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417. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent occupational therapist posts in primary care in CHO 8 areas in counties Louth, Meath, Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39856/18]

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.

Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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418. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent occupational therapists posts in social care in CHO 8 areas in counties Louth, Meath, Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/18]

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.

As the Deputy's 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.