Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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612. To ask the Minister for Health if and when St. John of God Hospital informed him or the Health Service Executive of plans to redeploy health-funded resources away from a school (details supplied). [21255/16]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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615. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the assertion of St. John of God Hospital that its redeployment of health-funded resources away from a school (details supplied) is in line with the value-for-money report on disability services. [21258/16]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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616. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the assertion of St. John of God Hospital that its redeployment of health-funded resources and the transfer of the clinical team away from a school (details supplied) to being part of the local Health Service Executive network disability team is best practice and the best model for development. [21259/16]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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617. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the assertion of St. John of God Hospital that its redeployment of health-funded resources away from a school (details supplied) is appropriate and that the alternative provision of services by the Department of Education and Skills will be of the same level in terms of service and care for children with disabilities. [21260/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 612, 615 to 617, inclusive, together.

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. 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.