Disabilities Assessments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2020

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Questions (348, 349)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

348. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason it is taking so long for a child (details supplied) to be seen by the early intervention team. [39275/20]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

349. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health his views on the case of a child (details supplied) who has not yet been seen by the early intervention team. [39276/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 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.