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Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 February 2014

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Questions (284, 285)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

284. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the total number of vacancies in all early intervention teams in Dublin North East and Dublin North Central; the length of time each position has been vacant; his plan to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7422/14]

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Terence Flanagan

Question:

285. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the number on waiting lists looking to see all members of intervention teams in Dublin North Central and Dublin North East; the average waiting time on lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7423/14]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together.

The Government is committed to the provision and development of services for children with a disability, including early intervention services, within available resources. While these services are in the process of being reconfigured under the HSE’s National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (0-18 years), it is important to note that all HSE areas have significant early intervention services in place for children with disabilities aged zero to eighteen years. These are provided directly by the HSE or by voluntary service providers funded by the HSE.

The aim of the Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People is to achieve a national, unified approach to delivering disability health services so that there is a clear pathway to services for all children, regardless of where they live, what school they go to or the nature of their disability. An additional €4m has been specifically allocated in 2014 to drive implementation of the Programme. This equates to approximately 80 therapy posts.

My Department has asked the HSE to provide the Deputy with the detailed operational information that he has requested.

Question No. 286 answered with Question No. 280.
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