Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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126. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the need for more private sector providers and private sector capital to complete the actions of the HSE’s report, Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32233/16]

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.

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for leading out on the recommendations on "Time to Move on from Congregated Settings - A Strategy for Community Inclusion", I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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127. To ask the Minister for Health the current private sector proportion of the HSE budget compared with charitable sector; the way this figure compares with other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32234/16]

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.

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.