Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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355. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the submission of a business plan for additional staffing in a service (details supplied); the position of the HSE on same; when he expects same will be approved and finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware the management of staffing levels for the HSE Cross Border Directive (CBD) office is an operational matter for the HSE.  My understanding is that a business case for increased staffing levels has been made by the CBD office and is under consideration within the relevant unit of the HSE.  Given that this is an operational matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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356. To ask the Minister for Health the turnaround times for cross border directive applications; the average time it is taking for each application to be finalised in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21450/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

I also refer the Deputy to the reply issued to his Parliamentary Question number 21449 on the same matter.