Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
1249. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the longest and average waiting times for assessment of needs under the Disability Act 2005 by each CHO and by each LHO or alternative area sub-group; the number of cases in each of the past three years in each CHO in which the delay resulted in a non-compliance with the statutory limits set down in the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21782/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
