Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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168. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide further funding in respect of core hours, personal assistant hours for persons in need of these hours; if his attention has been drawn to the severe cutbacks made in the core hours in respect of this scheme in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/16]

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