Disabilities Assessments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Questions (156)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

156. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ease the waiting times for children waiting on assessments of need in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42615/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in A Programme for a Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.