Written answers

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Department of Health

Autism Support Services

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, Anti-Austerity Alliance)
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650. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff vacancies in all autism spectrum disorder services in Dublin 24; his plans to fill them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12620/16]

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, Anti-Austerity Alliance)
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652. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the number of autism spectrum disorder therapists in Dublin 24 being adequate for the needs in the area; his plans to increase the number of autism spectrum disorder therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/16]

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, Anti-Austerity Alliance)
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654. To ask the Minister for Health to consider implementing an easily accessible information resource or one-stop-shop where persons can access information on autism spectrum disorder services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12624/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 650, 652 and 654 together.

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

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.

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