Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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495. To ask the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists employed in each area of community healthcare organisation, CHO, 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2347/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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.

Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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496. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting assessment by occupational therapists in each area of CHO 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2348/21]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.

The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.