Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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1589. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and young persons from zero to 18 years of age who have a blind or vision impairment diagnosis in Ireland by community healthcare organisation, CHO, in tabular form. [18368/21]

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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1590. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and young persons from 0 to 18 years of age that have a blind or vision impairment diagnosis in Ireland by CHO in tabular form. [18369/21]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1590 and 1589 together.

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.

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