John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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356. To ask the Minister for Health when a place will be made available for a person (details supplied) in a community home in Kilkenny city; his views on whether persons fitting this profile should be given priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48916/18]

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 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.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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357. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding paid to an organisation (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for services in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason a sustainable long-term care plan was not put in place; the reason the family has had no support services for the past 11 years; if a long-term plan for funding will be put in place by the HSE in agreement with the person's mother; and if the matter will be expedited. [48917/18]

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.