Galway Bay fm newsroom - The HSE is unable to hire a physiotherapist to fill a vacant post in Connemara due to an ongoing recruitment embargo.
The matter was raised at this week's meeting of the Health Forum West by Fianna Fail Councillor, Daithi Ó Cualáin.
He raised concerns over the number of people in the region awaiting treatment - and the fact that many priority cases are being forced to travel to Galway City.
The HSE revealed there are 214 people awaiting physiotherapy services in Connemara - 11 of which are waiting up to a year for treatment.
However, it was admitted that while a vacant post has been offered to and accepted by a physiotherapist - they cannot take up the post due to a recruitment embargo.
It was noted that the appointment is being held 'until the financial situation improves' - and that recruitment has slowed down compared to last year.
Councillor Daithi Ó Cualáin says the current situation is difficult for people in Connemara.
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