124 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of the Disability Act 2005; when Part 2 will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47426/10]

Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5. In October 2008 the Government decided, in the light of financial circumstances, to defer further implementation of the Act. No alternative timescales for full implementation of Part 2 of the Act have been developed to date.