Written answers
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Department of Health
Services for People with Disabilities
Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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185. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the core funding grant application of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22186/17]
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.
Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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186. To ask the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided to the HSE disability services to enable the placement of a person (details supplied) to increase from two days per week to three days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22194/17]
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.
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