Disability Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Questions (634)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

634. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if a grant or other funding is available for parents of children with autism who seek to avail of early intervention services privately. [41452/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.