David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1107. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated additional capacity an increase of €10 million in respite care services would provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21387/20]

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

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1108. To ask the Minister for Health the number of overnight respite stays provided for each €1 million additional spend provided by his Department. [21388/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1109. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated additional volume of respite in the home provided for every €1 million additional spend provided by his Department by the number of hours and days provided and the number of beneficiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21389/20]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1108 and 1109 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.

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.