Written answers
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Department of Health
Disability Services Data
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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390. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential care places available for adults with an intellectual disability in County Wexford. [46906/18]
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.
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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391. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential respite beds for adults with an intellectual disability available in County Wexford. [46907/18]
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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392. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care for adults with an intellectual disability in County Wexford; and the estimated waiting time for such care. [46908/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 392 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.
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.
As the Deputy's question relates service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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393. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential care places available for children with an intellectual disability in County Wexford. [46909/18]
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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394. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential respite beds for children with an intellectual disability available in County Wexford. [46910/18]
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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395. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting list for residential care for children with an intellectual disability in County Wexford. [46911/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 to 395, inclusive, 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 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.
Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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396. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential respite care for children with an intellectual disability; and the estimated waiting time for such care. [46912/18]
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 Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
As the Deputy's question relates 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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