Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
834. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the new standard operating procedure for assessments of needs; the reason this assessment was reduced to a single assessment of 90 minutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4302/21]
View answer835. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an assessment of needs; the length of time that children are waiting, by county or CHO area; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4303/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 834 and 835 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.
