Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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972. To ask the Minister for Health the position with regard to the roll-out of individualised budgeting for persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35535/19]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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My Department is responsible for the formulation and development of policy in respect of the provision of healthcare and support services; responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services rests with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The HSE has now been tasked with implementing the recommendations of the Report of the Task Force on Personalised Budgets in relation to setting up Demonstration Projects. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy regarding the roll out of the Personalised Budgets Demonstration Projects.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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973. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a place in a home in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35542/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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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.