Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of respite care for parents and carers of children and adults with special needs throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10889/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds available in County Kildare; the number required; her plans to expand this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10890/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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The information requested by the Deputy cannot be supplied at the moment due to industrial action by the Civil & Public Services Union (CPSU) and the Public Service Executive Union (PSEU).