Disability Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (614)

Carol Nolan

Question:

614. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that each local authority puts an access officer in place in line with the Disability Act 2005; if the necessary resources and training will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4589/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Finian McGrath)

I wish to advise the Deputy that responsibility for local authorities and their personnel is under the remit of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.