Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2021
171. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the backlog for assessment of needs; the reason for the current backlog; the estimated timeframe to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57652/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra176. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of assessment of needs that resulted in a diagnostic assessment in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57657/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra177. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the €7.8 million provided to address the overdue assessment of need in August 2020; the amount spent on private providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57658/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 171, 176 and 177 together.
As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
