Written answers

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Department of Health

Services for People with Disabilities

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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250. To ask the Minister for Health when free transport will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38222/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The provision of transport to adults with a disability attending HSE-funded day services is not a core health service, and the HSE endeavours to ensure that all service users access public transport, including rural transport services, if possible. In recognition of the challenges which some service users experience in relation to accessible transport, some transport is provided by disability service providers on a case by case basis as resources allow. Service providers are continuously reviewing their transport arrangements to ensure that they are used as effectively and equitably as possible within available resources, and will continue to keep the matter under review.

As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply, for any further information that they may be able to provide in this regard.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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251. To ask the Minister for Health when free transport will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38223/16]

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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252. To ask the Minister for Health when respite accommodation will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38224/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 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.

The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.

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, for any further information that they may be able to provide.

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