Written answers
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Department of Health
Services for People with Disabilities
Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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852. To ask the Minister for Health the additional staffing resources that will be provided at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15755/18]
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.
As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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854. To ask the Minister for Health the full composition of staff at St. Joseph's intellectual disability unit, Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/18]
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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856. To ask the Minister for Health the advised full staffing rate necessary for St. Joseph's intellectual disability unit, Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15779/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 854 and 856 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.
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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855. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients catered for at St. Joseph's intellectual disability unit, Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15778/18]
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.
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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