Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein)
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377. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the delays in having assessment of needs for children with autism carried out, access to the school age team psychology services and access to the early intervention psychology services in order to address waiting lists and times as quickly as possible. [38828/18]

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.