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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020

Thursday, 5 November 2020

Questions (213, 215, 216, 217, 218)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

213. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 31 October 2020 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO in tabular form [34247/20]

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Michael Moynihan

Question:

215. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34249/20]

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Michael Moynihan

Question:

216. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34250/20]

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Michael Moynihan

Question:

217. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34251/20]

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Michael Moynihan

Question:

218. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34252/20]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 215 to 218, inclusive, 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 these questions relate to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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