Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
101. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to meet with organisations (details supplied) to discuss their concerns regarding the operation of children’s disability network teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25903/23]
View answerI have not had any formal meetings with these organisations as yet since specialist disability services was transferred to this Department on March 1 2023.
However, I can advise that my officials are continuing the ongoing engagement with all relevant stakeholders on a range of issues that are designed to enhance capacity in Children’s Disability Network Teams.
I am fully aware of the importance attached to filling vacancies and increasing capacity and we are absolutely committed to ensuring that every step is taken to maximise the recruitment into CDNTs.
In that regard, I remain fully open to engagement with representative bodies with an interest and input in the ongoing development of CDNTs, particularly in assisting with increasing capacity.
