Question from Deputy Brian Stanley - PQ 14563-26

To ask the Minister for Health if clarity will be provided regarding positions that were approved for primary care occupational therapy posts in Laois (details supplied - were “approved @ paybill” and “progressed to HR” from 2020/21/ 22/ and 23, 1 Was funding made available for these Posts; Were the positions advertised? And f so ,were expressions of interest received. Were any Ots recruited and if so, how many ?); and if she will make a statement on the matter.