Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1020. To ask the Minister for Health the appropriate length of time a child should be waiting for an early years assessment in County Westmeath. [26577/17]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1021. To ask the Minister for Health the appropriate length of time a child should be waiting for a school years assessment in County Westmeath. [26578/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1020 and 1021 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.

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1022. To ask the Minister for Health the appropriate length of time an adult should be waiting for an adult assessment in County Westmeath. [26579/17]

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.

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.