Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1313. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to resume child and adult intellectual disability respite services in County Donegal; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties families are encountering while services are suspended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33079/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, 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 this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.