Disability Services

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Questions (358)

Réada Cronin

Question:

358. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if weekend supports for children with additional needs fall within the remit of her brief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44857/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

While supports for children with additional needs primarily falls under the remit of the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the HSE for direct reply in relation to any potential aspects concerning the operational provision of youth mental health care.

Question No. 359 answered with Question No. 331.

Questions Nos. 360 to 363, inclusive, answered with Question No. 314.