Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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101. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to meet with organisations (details supplied) to discuss their concerns regarding the operation of children’s disability network teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25903/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I have not had any formal meetings with these organisations as yet since specialist disability services was transferred to this Department on March 1 2023.

However, I can advise that my officials are continuing the ongoing engagement with all relevant stakeholders on a range of issues that are designed to enhance capacity in Children’s Disability Network Teams.

I am fully aware of the importance attached to filling vacancies and increasing capacity and we are absolutely committed to ensuring that every step is taken to maximise the recruitment into CDNTs.

In that regard, I remain fully open to engagement with representative bodies with an interest and input in the ongoing development of CDNTs, particularly in assisting with increasing capacity.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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102. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what action his Department and the HSE will take, following recently published HIQA inspection reports, to ensure that the areas identified that require improvement in James Connolly Memorial Residential Unit and St. Anne’s – Naoimh Áine’s are addressed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18613/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this query relates to operational matters, I am referring to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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103. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is satisfied with his Department's progress to date in adult and children respite services; if there are plans to increase capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25774/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As the query relates to service matters, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.