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Disability Services Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Questions (1406, 1407, 1408, 1413)

Johnny Guirke

Question:

1406. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Louth and Meath CHO8 by county; the number who have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 months and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20694/20]

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Johnny Guirke

Question:

1407. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Louth and Meath CHO8, by county; the number who have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 months and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20695/20]

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Johnny Guirke

Question:

1408. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Louth and Meath CHO8 by county; the number who have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 months and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20696/20]

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Johnny Guirke

Question:

1413. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Meath and Westmeath by county who are awaiting an appointment for early intervention, by therapy; the number who are waiting less than six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20702/20]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1406, 1407, 1408 and 1413 together.

The Programme for Government,  Our Shared Future,  recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. 

 The  Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51

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