Written answers
Tuesday, 5 October 2021
Department of Health
Health Services
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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624. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address waiting times for paediatric occupational therapy appointments in counties Roscommon and Galway; if all occupational therapists are working in occupational therapy roles; the plan to recruit additional occupational therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47746/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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625. To ask the Minister for Health the services offered under priority 1, emergency services only, occupational therapy services; if paediatric patients are being seen for in-person appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47748/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Following clarification from the Deputy, it is understood that his question relates solely to the availability of Occupational Therapy appointments for paediatric patients.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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