Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2021
189. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the shortfall in therapist posts within the HSEs children’s disability services identified in the HSEs Capacity Review Report on Disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30600/21]
View answerThe Review of Disability Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032 has been completed.
As we progress towards the vision outlined by Sláintecare, it is essential that over the next number of years, the State moves to a population-based planning approach, based on demographic and geographic considerations, that reflects both the health and social care needs of those within our population, including those who require specialist disability services.
I hope to be in a position to publish the Disability Capacity Review Report in the very near future, as this will inform the planning for the specialist disability services to meet evolving needs.
The Deputy may wish to note that provision has been made in the HSE National Service Plan 2021 for an additional 100 development posts for specialist children's disability therapy services. A number of these posts are now filled and approval for a further 85 posts has also been provided.
