Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
1340. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in counties Cork and Kerry; the number waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20591/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra1347. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Kerry awaiting an appointment for early intervention by therapy; the number that are waiting less than six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20599/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1340 and 1347 together.
The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.
The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
