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 Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.

The current adult respite provision in County Louth is - 3 beds in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee; 3 beds in Sruthan House. Since April 2018 service users also have access to 3 additional beds in Bower House in North Co Dublin.

Respite services in Co. Louth will be further enhanced by year end with the following planned developments - 4 additional beds in Moorehall and 4 additional beds to be provided by Praxis.

In addition children’s respite services currently provided by Rehab Care at the Maria Goretti Foundation, Lordship, Co. Louth provides one respite bed since August 2018 with a further additional bed coming on stream in early 2019.

Additional day and residential are to be provided by Positive Futures.

This level of service will continue throughout 2019.