Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Ceisteanna (1097)

Cian O'Callaghan

Ceist:

1097. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that many parents feel as though the care and support provided to their disabled children has decreased under the community disability network teams, specifically in relation to children with Down syndrome being provided more generalised care as opposed to specialised services that existed under the CRC; his advice for parents with these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11716/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Forsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps to be responded to and has advised that they are working to get through these as soon as possible while at the same time managing the volume of current PQs and Reps.