2704. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason for the 11.6 % reduction in disabilities WTE personnel numbers in the Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary south IHA between December 2025 and May 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55817/26]

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