Eugene Murphy (Roscommon-Galway, Fianna Fail)
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223. To ask the Minister for Health if plans for the provision of a school age team for children with disabilities in Roscommon town have now been stalled due to budgetary issues in securing a lease on a premises in the county town despite the fact that negotiations were at an advanced stage and proposed plans for a 11,000 sq ft facility had been drawn up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12305/17]

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