Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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261. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the impact of waiting lists on children waiting for occupational therapy provision; if she has raised this matter with the Minister for Health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15991/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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I am concerned about the waiting times for children who need occupational therapy, and the negative impact delays in receiving appropriate early intervention may have on the development and well-being of that child. However, the responsibility for occupational therapy provision rests with the Minister for Health. I have received representations on behalf of children who have occupational therapy needs, and I have communicated these to my colleague the Minister of State for Disability Issues.