Written answers

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Photo of Patricia RyanPatricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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1408. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the backlog in the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment for more than 12 months in CH07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22699/20]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Patricia RyanPatricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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1409. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the backlog in the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CH07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22700/20]

Photo of Anne RabbitteAnne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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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.

Photo of Patricia RyanPatricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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1410. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the backlog in the number of persons awaiting an early intervention by therapy appointment in County Kildare and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22701/20]

Photo of Anne RabbitteAnne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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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.

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