David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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291. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reopen AMUs and ASUs; his further plans to improve linkages with general practitioners in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17885/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I can assure the Deputy that AMAUs and ASAUs continue to operate where local circumstances have allowed. In some cases, AMAUs and ASAUs are supporting Emergency Departments by reducing the potential for overcrowding. Current arrangements between acute hospitals and GPs continue and any changes to referral pathways to AMAUs and ASAUs continue to be notified to GPs.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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292. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of rehabilitative care beds in the public system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17886/20]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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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.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