Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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446. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [45651/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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447. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade podiatrist and one WTE senior grade podiatrist for public health service. [45652/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Podiatry specialises in the management and treatment of disorders affecting the lower limb. Podiatry can significantly improve a person’s quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility.

The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade podiatrist is €51.4k.

The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE senior grade podiatrist is €66.9k.