Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
281. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the counties in which applied behavioural analysis, ABA, programmes are being made available to families of children with autism, in tabular form; the number of hours under the programme delivered in each of the years from 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of children receiving ABA supports by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10344/19]
View answerThe 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 the Programme for 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.
