537. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the HSE west/northwest region has abolished all posts in the community that were vacant at the end of 2023; if a similar policy is being applied to acute posts; the number and type of posts in each county abolished as a result of this decision; if he will outline the impact that this policy will have on the provision of community services in the west and northwest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/24]

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