Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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431. To ask the Minister for Health his contingency plan regarding the closure of St. Raphael's Centre, Youghal, County Cork, in view of the fact that if all residents are not allocated by March 2017, a court granted extension will be required; and if there are any additional measures being put in place to prepare the residents for this life changing transition [31724/16]

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.

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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432. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 430 of 11 October 2016, if there are a lesser number of beds available to persons with an intellectual disability; if this is the case, the number of beds available to such patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31737/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply