Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have repeatedly received complaints about the poor provision of services for people with disabilities, particularly children, and access to various therapies - including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy - and respite care. I am conscious that significant sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act have not been commenced despite the fact that it is well over ten years since the latter's enactment in 2004. Key elements of the Act relating to the rights of children to early assessments and various other measures have simply not been commenced. Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the Government's progress in commencing the remaining sections of the Act, particularly those relating to the rights of children?

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