Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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331. To ask the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists for neurodisability services in the community in County Meath. [39432/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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332. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing disability services in the community in County Meath. [39433/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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333. To ask the Minister for Health the provisions that are made in cases in which health care professionals working with those with disability take leave of absence in view of the fact that a psychologist went on leave of absence for a year and was not replaced. [39434/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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334. To ask the Minister for Health the number of services that are dedicated to persons living with neurological disabilities in County Meath; and the number of same nationally. [39435/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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335. To ask the Minister for Health the number of services that are dedicated to persons living with neurological disabilities; the respite available to persons with neurological disabilities in County Meath; and the number for same nationally. [39436/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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336. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade disability services in line with need in County Meath. [39438/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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337. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the budget for disability services in County Meath compares with other counties per capita in tabular form. [39439/18]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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428. To ask the Minister for Health the HSE's plans to increase and provide a dedicated neurological day service facility in County Meath. [39920/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 to 337, inclusive and No. 428 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 issues, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.