Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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246. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of the disability capacity review; if the data from the report can be made available to allow stakeholder organisations form evidence-based policy proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27777/21]

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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260. To ask the Minister for Health when the disability capacity review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28041/21]

Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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286. To ask the Minister for Health when his Department will publish its disability capacity review report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28204/21]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 246, 260 and 286 together.

The Review of Disability Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032 has been completed, and publication is expected in the near future. The provision of alternative formats which are accessible to people with different forms of disability is being prepared; as well as a Framework Action plan to progress implementation, in line with the Programme for Government commitments.

As we progress towards the vision outlined by Sláintecare, it is essential that over the next number of years, the State moves to a population-based planning approach, based on demographic and geographic considerations, that reflects both the health and social care needs of those within our population, including those who require specialist disability services.

I therefore hope to be in a position to publish the Disability Capacity Review Report in the very near future, as this will inform the planning for the specialist disability services to meet evolving needs.