Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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203. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training for young adults with disabilities by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6240/18]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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204. To ask the Minister for Health the number of school leaver places available to young adults with intellectual disabilities from September 2018; the number that were available in September 2016 and September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6241/18]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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205. To ask the Minister for Health the supports and day places available to young adults with intellectual disabilities in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6242/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 205, inclusive, 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.