John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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523. To ask the Minister for Health if a care plan and an appropriate level of funding will be put in place immediately to cope with the ongoing difficulties in the case of a person (details supplied); the supports and services in place or that will be put in place to assist the person's parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3988/17]

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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.