Ms Mary O'Kelly:

It is probably worth further clarifying that it is also not a requirement to receive a diagnostic assessment. The assessment of need is the legal piece. Children can access services and receive a diagnostic assessment without it. It is worth knowing that.

One of the major measures the HSE is taking through Sláintecare at grassroots level is the Healthy Ireland initiative. This is particularly relevant when we talk about rural communities and cultural diversity and inclusion. Senator Wall was with us on Friday in Athy, which, historically, has been quite a deprived area. Grassroots measures we are considering are parenting, healthy eating made easy and inclusion and activities for children. That is an extremely powerful approach. It involves grassroots action and communities doing things for themselves with assistance. The aim is to be very inclusive. That could be done well at a grassroots level to build capacity.