Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1038. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the governance structure of the new regional assessment of need teams; how many of these teams are or will be composed entirely of staff from the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36409/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra1039. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the total budget allocated for the regional assessment of needs teams; how many children are projected to have their assessments of need completed by these regional teams by the year-end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36410/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1038 and 1039 together.
As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
