Written answers
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Department of Health
Services for People with Disabilities
Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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427. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to open an aftercare service for vulnerable profoundly deaf persons that depend on Irish Sign Language as their communication in order that they can be cared for in a signing environment. [2806/19]
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 a service issue, 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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