Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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866. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options available for a child (details supplied) in the Balbriggan area who has been told by the children's disability network team that they cannot even access the waiting lists due to a lack of staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13848/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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867. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities on waiting lists for residential placements in each county in the State, in tabular form. [13934/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this query,

Residential places are provided based on need and within available resources. Residential services are provided by the HSE, S38 and S39 organisations, as well as private providers.

In 2023, the HSE budget provides for the funding of 8,305 residential places, which includes an additional 43 places in response to current and demographic need.

It is important to note that the HSE manages requests for residential placement funding through a system called the Disability Support Application Management Tool (DSMAT), which serves to ensure that the application process is equitable and transparent. The process involves a prioritisation of funding applications for approval based on the funding available and the complexity of the cases presenting, within the resources available.

As the question raised relates to residential placement , I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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868. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) receives the necessary therapies from their CDNT in a timely manner. [14009/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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869. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the locations within CHO7 where HSE respite centres are located that cater for both adults and children; and the capital of each facility, in tabular form. [14034/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.