Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
806. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if she will provide in tabular form the number of places available for respite care for children aged 18 years or under who have serious chronic disabilities on a county basis. [42185/14]
View answer807. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if she will provide in tabular form the number of facilities where respite care can be provided for children aged 18 years or under who have serious chronic disabilities on a county basis. [42186/14]
View answer808. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if she will provide in tabular form the number of children who were provided with and used the facility of respite care in 2011, 2012 and 2013 on a county basis. [42187/14]
View answer809. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the number of cases where parents of children sought the facilities of respite care in 2011, 2012 and 2013, and where such care was not provided on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42188/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 806 to 809, inclusive, together.
The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life.
In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.
