Written answers
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Disability Services
Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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135. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that there are huge gaps in the provision of services within the CDNT based in Tuam, with only one occupational therapist for over 700 children and only one speech and language therapist for 700 children; the immediate plans that are in place to provide the correct level of supports for children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28734/23]
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.
Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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136. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider introducing a financial support scheme for parents to engage private therapists where none exists within the public service to serve the needs of children with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28735/23]
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.
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