Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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403. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in recruiting nursing staff for a respite facility (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25331/17]

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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404. To ask the Minister for Health the alternative provisions available to service users of a respite facility (details supplied) in County Donegal during the period of recruitment of nursing staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 and 404 together.

I am informed that the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that the nursing staff vacancies in Seaview Respite House are to be filled through the national recruitment process.

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 HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.