Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 September 2021
636. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health his views on the removal of school based clinical supports for students who have complex disabilities attending a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46075/21]
View answerAs I said in the Topical Issue debate on this matter on September 21st in the House, that having made enquiries with the HSE, I have been informed that the pre-covid allocation Whole Time Equivalent levels based on the information given by St. John of Gods in April 2021 is as follows:
- Occupational Therapist - 0.4, which is equivalent to 2 days a week.
- Senior Physiotherapist - 0.38, which is equivalent to approximately 2 days a week.
- Speech and Language Therapist - 0.2, which is equivalent to approximately 1 day a week.
I’m informed by the HSE that the level of support as indicated by St. John of Gods is now being provided by the Children’s Disability Network Team assigned to the school and that there has been no removal of school based clinical supports for students.
