Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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1368. To ask the Minister for Health his plans and the timeline for the plans to deal with the delays in assessing children for autism spectrum disorder by the HSE in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22450/20]

Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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1369. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting more than 3, 6 and 12 months respectively in tabular form for an assessment for autism spectrum disorder in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22451/20]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1368 and 1369 together.

The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.

The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.