John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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256. To ask the Minister for Health when the full range of services will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); the action taken by the Health Service Executive when the person was referred for early intervention in 2015 and the assessment of need was completed on 22 October 2015; the occupational therapy and speech and language therapy that has been made available to the person since being assessed on 30 October 2015; and if he will expedite an immediate response from the Health Service Executive and insist on a full care plan being put in place. [17632/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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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 an individual case, 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 up the matter with the HSE.