Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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161. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting period for children in the Dublin area to get an assessment of needs assessment following receipt of application for such an assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31593/17]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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162. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting period for children in the Dublin area to get access to an early intervention team following receipt of an assessment of needs assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31594/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 162 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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.