Written answers
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Department of Health
Disability Services Provision
Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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264. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are no proper facilities in place in County Sligo for young school leavers with autism and other learning and behavioural issues and no service manager to take responsibility for the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19007/17]
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 a service issue, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
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