Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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380. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an application for core funding by an organisation (details supplied); and his views on the importance of catering for the mental health needs of the deaf community. [8559/18]

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 Health Service Executive’s National Service Plan for 2018 includes a goal to deliver timely, clinically effective and standardised safe mental health services in adherence to statutory requirements. This includes a commitment to implement enhanced services for those who are deaf and mentally ill.

As the Deputy's question relates to service issues, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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381. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an application for core funding by an organisation (details supplied); and his views on the importance of catering for the mental health needs of the deaf community here. [8567/18]

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 Health Service Executive’s National Service Plan for 2018 includes a goal to deliver timely, clinically effective and standardised safe mental health services in adherence to statutory requirements. This includes a commitment to implement enhanced services for those who are deaf and mentally ill.

As the Deputy's question relates to service issues, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.