157. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting an assessment of need in CHO 5; to provide the details in increments of three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43408/24]

As this question refers to service/operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.