253. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason some children with disabilities are being denied specialist equipment, such as beds, under restrictive practice policies, while children with similar needs are approved for the same supports elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48355/26]

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.