Written answers

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Department of Health

Disability Services

Photo of Holly CairnsHolly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1436. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking in response to no HSE representatives attending a recent meeting with families of children with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19574/22]

Photo of Anne RabbitteAnne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister of State for Disabilities has commenced a process of engagement with families countrywide to listen to their issues in the context of the delivery of disability services.

The Minister, the Department of Health and the HSE remain focused on developing and delivering services to children and young people with disabilities, that are child and family centred, and based on best national and international practice.

To ensure that the issues identified are considered and addressed in a consistent fashion across the Community Health Organisations and Children’s Disability Network Teams, it has been agreed that it is appropriate for representation from National HSE to attend any future meetings.

Photo of Holly CairnsHolly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1437. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the disability services management in CHO 4 meets with the Cork parents' advocacy network immediately. [19575/22]

Photo of Anne RabbitteAnne Rabbitte (Galway East, 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.

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