Questions from Deputy Barry Heneghan - PQ 55254-26, 55255-26, 55256-26, 55257-26 & 55258-26

To ask 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. [PQ 55254/26]

To ask 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. [PQ 55255/26]

To ask 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. [PQ: 55256/26]

To ask the Minister for Children; Disability and Equality whether her Department has engaged with the HSE and other organisations (ChildVision, Vision Ireland and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind) 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. [PQ 55257/26]