Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2023

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Questions (128)

Seán Haughey

Question:

128. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how his Department will improve engagement with the Department of Education, the National Council for Special Education and the National Educational Psychology Service to optimise health and integration as set out in the Roadmap to improve Children’s Disability Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55526/23]

Written answers

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

Under the actions contained within the PDS Roadmap launched in October, there is a dedicated focus provided on the Education sector. A specific working group, comprising of key stakeholders, is tasked with optimising integration between health and education and supports for special schools for the benefit of children with disabilities.

The Group, as part of the overall development of the HSE Roadmap, will also review and monitor supports for children and young people with disabilities in special classes and special school and progress the recommendations as set out in the Framework for Collaborative Working between Education and Health.