Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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324. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age waiting for a first assessment for speech and language therapy less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months by LHO area in tabular form. [47139/19]

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.

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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325. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age waiting for initial speech and language therapy less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months by LHO area in tabular form. [47140/19]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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326. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age waiting for further speech and language therapy less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months by LHO area in tabular form. [47141/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.