Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1151. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to plans to reduce service days for persons under 65 years of age with physical and sensory disabilities provided at a centre in County Donegal by an established charity (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that as part of these plans it is proposed to reallocate resources within the county due to a lengthy waiting list of persons wishing to access services in the region, coupled with the provider's inability to meet said demand based on existing resources; the measures he will take to ensure that service users in west Donegal are not inconvenienced by these plans; the steps he will take to ensure that there will be no reduction in the number of service days provided at the aforementioned centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37978/17]

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.