Written answers

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Department of Health

Services for People with Disabilities

Photo of Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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414. To ask the Minister for Health the support services in place in County Donegal for those in foster care transitioning from Tusla services on reaching 18 years of age requiring mental health and disability services; if such services are provided without a break in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5478/19]

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 Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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415. To ask the Minister for Health if financial support is provided in County Donegal to foster parents for those in care on reaching 18 years of age that they continue to care for into adulthood and require mental health and disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5479/19]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Department of Health is responsible for setting the policy regarding the provision of health services, including those for people with disabilities and/or mental health issues and these services are provided through the HSE. The policy having regard to the payment of Foster Care Allowances comes under the remit of my colleague Deputy Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

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