2759. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has undertaken an assessment of the availability of orientation, mobility and habilitation services for children and young people who are blind or vision impaired; whether gaps in provision have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55254/26]

2760. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed whether children and young people who are blind or vision impaired have equitable access to orientation, mobility and habilitation services across the State, regardless of where they live; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55255/26]

2761. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether there are plans to expand the provision of orientation, mobility and habilitation services for children and young people who are blind or vision impaired and who are unable to access these supports at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55256/26]

2762. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has engaged with the HSE and other organisations (details supplied) regarding the future delivery of orientation, mobility and habilitation services; whether the development of a national model for the provision of these services is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/26]

2763. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the current capacity of orientation, mobility and habilitation services to meet existing demand; whether additional funding or specialist posts are being considered to address unmet need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55258/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2759 to 2763, inclusive, together.

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.