985. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the rationale behind the delay in an assessment of needs for a child (details supplied); how much longer the child is expected to wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45299/24]

As this question refers to service/operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.