Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1216. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an initial assessment for day care services in County Louth; and the number of persons who have been waiting for three months, six months, 12 months and in excess of 12 months for this assessment. [38407/17]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1217. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons, under 18 years of age, 18 to 65 years of age and over 65 years of age, waiting for an initial assessment for day care services in County Louth. [38408/17]

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1218. To ask the Minister for Health the services available to persons with a disability in County Louth. [38409/17]

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1235. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an initial disability assessment in County Louth; and the number of persons that have been waiting for three months, six months, 12 months and in excess of 12 months, respectively, for this assessment. [38433/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1217, 1218 and 1235 together.

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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1219. To ask the Minister for Health the scheduled respite services available to persons with a disability in County Louth under 18 years of age, 18 to 65 years of age and over 65 years of age; and the services that cater specifically for persons with an intellectual disability. [38410/17]

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.

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1220. To ask the Minister for Health the emergency respite services available to persons with a disability in County Louth under 18 years of age, 18 to 65 years of age and over 65 years of age; and the services that cater specifically for persons with an intellectual disability. [38411/17]

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.

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.