Written answers

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Department of Health

Services for People with Disabilities

Photo of John BrassilJohn Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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969. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding for an education officer and an information officer for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1091/18]

Photo of John BrassilJohn Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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970. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for an organisation (details supplied) to enable it to provide services for families living with dyspraxia/DCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1092/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 969 and 970 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 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.

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