Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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861. To ask the Minister for Health the number of families of service users that were contacted to take part in the ongoing review into services for children with complex needs and their families in CHO1, specifically County Donegal; the reason not all the families of service users were asked to take part; the reason the families of service users and other relevant stakeholders have not been kept adequately updated on the progress of the review to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55066/17]

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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862. To ask the Minister for Health the membership of the steering group in respect of the national quality assurance initiative established as part of the review into services for children with complex needs in CHO1; the reason the steering group is not open to external groups and stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55067/17]

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.