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Dáil

Written answer

Disabilities Assessments

Summary

The Department is compiling information on Cara’s Fund expenditure, assessments, private access for children facing delays, and possible reimbursement.

1031. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to give a detailed breakdown on the expenditure of "Cara's Fund"; the number of children have received assessments of needs under the fund; the way in which children who require assessments of needs but are experiencing significant wait times access the fund to receive an assessment privately; and if those who face paying for an assessment privately can be reimbursed. [64529/26]

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Norma Foley Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Fianna Fáil

The Department is currently collating the information requested and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy on this matter as soon as possible.

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