Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 532: To ask the Minister for Health with regard to children and the present reviews that are taking place, the payments that are used to buy occupational therapy, speech therapy and play therapy, as there are waiting lists in excess of eight months for these vital supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/12]

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 533: To ask the Minister for Health the reason assessments for children with autism are only up to the age of 48 months and there do not appear to be assessment criteria for children above this age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14334/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 533 together.

As the Deputy's questions relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.