Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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161. To ask the Minister for Health the hourly cost for ten HSE therapists employed as part of level 6 of the access and inclusion model, AIM, for children with additional needs taking part in the free pre-school year. [21163/17]

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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162. To ask the Minister for Health the duties of a HSE therapist working as part of level 6 in AIM; the number of hours a therapist spends with a child per day; and the number of days a week. [21164/17]

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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163. To ask the Minister for Health if a HSE therapist working with a child as part of AIM works consistently with the same child over a period of time or if the therapist changes every visit. [21165/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 to 163, inclusive, 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.