Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36827/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The issues raised in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy relate primarily to the provision of educational and other supports to young children with an intellectual disability and are, accordingly, matters which fall to be addressed by my colleagues, the Minister for Education and Science and the Minister for Health and Children. Insofar as issues of income support are concerned, I will be mindful of the issues raised in the correspondence, but the Deputy will understand that these issues will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget process and that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.