Services for People with Disabilities.

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Questions (268)

Denis Naughten

Question:

332 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 30 November 2004 when she intends to commence the strategic review of existing service provision for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2119/05]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

As the Deputy is aware, Sustaining Progress makes a commitment that "the Department of Health and Children will carry out a strategic review of existing service provision, in consultation with relevant interests, with a view to enhancing health and personal social services to meet the needs of people with disabilities". This review has commenced and it is anticipated that it will be completed within the lifetime of Sustaining Progress, that is, by the end of 2005.