Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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221. To ask the Minister for Health if funding has been secured to initiate the moving of residents into a newly constructed group home due for completion in May 2017 for persons with physical and sensory disabilities in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; if not, when the funding will be secured in order that persons will be able to move into the development; if it will be the HSE that will manage the group home once opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/17]

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.