Written answers

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Department of Health

Disability Services Data

Photo of Margaret Murphy O'MahonyMargaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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315. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area in tabular form; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area in tabular form; the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [53603/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian 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.

Photo of Margaret Murphy O'MahonyMargaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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316. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area in tabular form; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area in tabular form; the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months. [53604/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian 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.

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