Written answers

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Department of Health

Respite Care Services Provision

Photo of Gerry AdamsGerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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977. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding that was allocated to respite services for persons with disabilities in County Louth in budget 2017, as per commitments made by the Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities (details supplied); the location and type of additional respite beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14016/17]

Photo of Gerry AdamsGerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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978. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1113 of 16 September 2016, the progress that has been made regarding the provision of emergency respite in County Louth for adults and children with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14017/17]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 977 and 978 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.

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