652. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when she will consider and publish the review of the physician assistant or associate role in the health service; if she will sanction the grade and role; the steps she is taking to ensure robust governance; the steps she is taking to ensure that other professions which could or do perform some of the roles proposed for physician associates are supported to practice at the top of their licence in order to provide a clear niche for this role, if it is deemed necessary; the steps she is taking to engage with professional groups on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13804/26]

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652. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when she will consider and publish the review of the physician assistant or associate role in the health service; if she will sanction the grade and role; the steps she is taking to ensure robust governance; the steps she is taking to ensure that other professions which could or do perform some of the roles proposed for physician associates are supported to practice at the top of their licence in order to provide a clear niche for this role, if it is deemed necessary; the steps she is taking to engage with professional groups on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13804/26]

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