Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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702. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adults, respectively, with disabilities on a waiting list with each service provider and on a HSE waiting list for a residential placement; the level of priority attached to each category in circumstances in which the sole carer is incapacitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54516/17]

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.

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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703. To ask the Minister for Health the location to which the National Rehabilitation Hospital refers patients from County Galway for outpatient therapy post-discharge; if there is a rehabilitation centre in Galway for stroke patients who do not attend the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54517/17]

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.