Written answers

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Department of Health

Autism Support Services

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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265. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has received neither autism services nor occupational therapy after diagnosis [10608/17]

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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266. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the autism services and occupational therapy that they require [10609/17]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 266 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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

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