Written answers
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Department of Health
Autism Support Services
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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257. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the child psychology posts at University Hospital Waterford under relevant headings (details supplied) to support children between the ages of six and 18 with autism in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19665/18]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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258. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in County Waterford between the ages of six and 18 awaiting autism spectrum disorders, ASD, diagnostic assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19666/18]
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.
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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259. To ask the Minister for Health the number of permanent psychologist posts in place for children between the ages of nought and six and six and 18 with autism, respectively, in Waterford city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19667/18]
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.
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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260. To ask the Minister for Health the number of permanent psychologist posts in place for children between the ages of nought and six and six and 18 with autism, respectively, in Kilkenny city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19668/18]
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.
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