The provision of health-related support services, including speech and language therapy for children with dyspraxia, is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance.
Since 1997, additional funding of over €185 million has been allocated for the provision of services for people with physical and sensory disabilities. My Department, in conjunction with the Health Research Board, the health boards and the voluntary sector service providers, is currently implementing the national physical and sensory disability database, which when complete, will provide an accurate picture of the service requirements, including the requirements for people with dyspraxia, in the sector. The database will enable services to be planned and delivered in a co-ordinated and efficient manner to provide an effective and seamless service to people with physical and sensory disabilities.