Written answers
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Department of Health
Autism Support Services
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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617. To ask the Minister for Health the residential respite houses in Counties Laois and Offaly available for children with autism spectrum disorder; the number of persons who used these facilities in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19888/15]
Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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621. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting time for psychological assessment for children on the autism spectrum disorder spectrum in Counties Laois and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19899/15]
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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622. To ask the Minister for Health his plans and a clear time frame to clear the backlog of waiting lists for children with autism who require speech and language therapy and occupational therapy in County Laois and County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19900/15]
Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
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