Written answers
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Department of Health
Services for People with Disabilities
Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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1169. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no consultation took place with family members of a person (details supplied); and if he will ensure that the family members are consulted in view of the difficulties which will arise in the new facility. [27155/17]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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1170. To ask the Minister for Health if priority will be given to provide funding for a person (details supplied) to enable them transfer to a more suitable facility. [27156/17]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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1171. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to make a location (details supplied) a seven day care facility with appropriate staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27157/17]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
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