Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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193. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding nursing homes (details supplied). [15265/16]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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195. To ask the Minister for Health if it is appropriate for health service managers to relocate nursing home residents against their will and without the consent of their families. [15291/16]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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196. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which health service managers take into account the impact on the health of nursing home residents when they are being transferred to other residential units without their consent. [15292/16]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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197. To ask the Minister for Health if health service managers are planning to have single gender residential units. [15293/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 195 to 197, inclusive, together.

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people and 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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.