Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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251. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assigned a social worker as a matter of urgency. [52362/19]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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252. To ask the Minister for Health the supports available for a person (details supplied). [52363/19]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together.

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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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253. To ask the Minister for Health if a psychiatric nurse can work with persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52373/19]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.