Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2021
203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address Covid-19-related issues affecting children including children with special needs with particular reference to the need to address any issues arising in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5973/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that I am not in a position to comment as responsibility for disability services has not yet transferred to my Department. These matters are more appropriate for the attention of my Cabinet colleagues, the Minister for Health and the Minister for Education.
Unfortunately, the recent cyber attack on the Department of Health has rendered them unable to access their IT systems so I would ask for the Deputy's forbearance in terms of any delay responding on their part.
