Written answers
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Department of Health
Disability Services Data
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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872. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [5406/20]
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 service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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873. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [5407/20]
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 service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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874. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of March 2020 or latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [5408/20]
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.
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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875. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of March 2020 by LHO in tabular form. [5409/20]
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.
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