68. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on the current vacancy rate for paediatric OT services for children with special needs and for counties, Laois Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47339/26]

As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.