Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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161. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for an assessment of need; the time they have been waiting that is more than three months, six months, a year and so on; the number of children in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for follow on appointments with psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists, respectively; the time they have been waiting for these appointments; the number of psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists employed by the HSE in the Cavan and Monaghan area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26300/17]

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.