233. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the eligibility criteria for YAPAbility services; if Tusla's involvement is effectively becoming a prerequisite for access to certain family support services; the supports that exist for disabled children with significant needs who do not meet child protection thresholds; the preventative and intensive community-based supports that are available before families reach crisis point; the way in which socioeconomic need is assessed when disability-related costs leave families under significant financial strain despite living in areas perceived to be affluent; and the steps being taken to ensure that access to supports is based on need rather than postcode. [50071/26]

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