Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has previously indicated that this pilot will be evaluated in order to inform the potential future roll-out of a national programme. Will he comment on the potential timescale of a further roll-out of the programme, both in my county, Louth, and throughout the rest of the country? As I said earlier, it is very hard for many families to get speech and language and occupational therapy for their children. This is one of the best ideas I have come across in a long time. I am also delighted that the Minister's Department and the Departments of Children and Youth Affairs and Health are all working so closely together to help these children get early intervention.

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