Written answers
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Department of Health
Health Services Staff
Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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206. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the urgent staffing and resource issues at Roscrea primary care centre (details supplied); if he is aware that a community-registered nurse (CRGN) on maternity leave has not been fully replaced, leading to reduced nursing cover; if he will expedite the approval for increased hours for the CRGN covering this maternity leave to address the staffing shortages and ensure the effective delivery of primary care services in Roscrea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40420/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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