Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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106. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts required to deliver full diagnostic assessments and support services to children on a waiting list with autistic spectrum disorder in County Waterford; the number of posts required on an ongoing basis to deliver the necessary therapies and supports for those children based on current trends; the details of the posts for occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language therapists posts under relevant headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3518/18]

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.