Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his interest in this issue and I aware of his commitment to the area of disabilities. His answer was grand and I know that matters are being reviewed but it does not resolve the plight of the parents whose children have not got a school place this year because the HSE has failed to meet its commitment within the timeframe. I understand there are complications but there needs to be a review of how these issues are being handled and that if people in the assessment unit are out on long-term leave, other people who are qualified need to be trained to carry out the assessments. I understand there may be a shortage of qualified people to carry out these assessments when people in the unit are out on long-term leave. Those are some suggestions I have for resolving this issue and I am sure the Minister of State will take them on board.