Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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473. To ask the Minister for Health the number of autism liaison nurses currently employed in County Wexford; if they are employed on a full-time or part-time basis; the recommended client to liaison nurse ratio in the community; the frequency with which the liaison nurse is required to make contact with each client and family; and the number of autism liaison nurses that would be needed to comply with the recommended client to liaison ratio and the number of required contacts with persons and families. [23216/17]

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 service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.