Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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192. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of providing an additional 100 critical care beds. [19451/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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193. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing an additional 150 inpatient rehabilitation beds. [19452/18]

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 a service issue, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.