Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the curtailment in respite services for children with an intellectual disability in County Laois, that this service has been reduced by more than 50% for residential respite and that as an alternative parents are being asked to use a share a break respite service provided by unqualified adults; and if he is satisfied that this type of service is safe for vulnerable children and adults. [43620/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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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 to the Deputy.