HSE Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (520, 521)

Joe O'Brien

Ceist:

520. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the number of children who aged out of and off the waiting lists for early intervention team assessments by HSE area in 2018 and 2019. [4229/20]

Joe O'Brien

Ceist:

521. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for new applicants for early intervention team assessments in each HSE area [4230/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Finian McGrath)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together.

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.