Disability Diagnoses

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Questions (978)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

978. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of need within each CH0 awaiting an appointment; the breakdown by each CHO; his plans to address these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47393/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. As the Deputy may be aware, the industrial action that commenced on Friday 6th October, by management and administrative grades in Fórsa Trade Union in the HSE, will impact on the response times to Parliamentary Questions and Representations.