Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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941. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential facilities for persons with disabilities that are currently closed due to Covid-19 infections; and the number of residents affected by county, in tabular form. [1148/21]

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.

Disability residential services continue to be prioritised and delivered subject to public health advice and infection prevention and control management procedures. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has provided guidance for Covid-19 for Disability Services Residential and Group home facilities, which includes the prevention and control of outbreaks of Covid-19 in residential facilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.