Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1203. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the budget allocations which have been provided to a facility (details supplied) in County Donegal for each of the years since its establishment and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27257/17]

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.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1204. To ask the Minister for Health if he has given consideration to utilising agency staff working at a facility (details supplied) in County Donegal to fill vacant permanent positions at the unit; if a request to use agency staff in this way was received by the HSE from the service provider; if so, the dates that the requests were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27258/17]

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.