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Respite Care Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Questions (763)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

763. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he has developed and recently implemented a new policy concerning the respite care and care supports by the Health Service Executive for children in County Donegal with complex needs and life-limiting conditions; the details of this new policy; if there is a policy whereby the parents and guardians of the children for whom care is being provided are only permitted to leave their residence for a maximum of 30 minutes after which time they are required to return to the home and remain there for the period during which those providing respite services are present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10036/16]

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Written answers

This issue was only recently brought to my notice when I became Minister for Health. I have asked for a full report on the matter and will revert to the Deputy when I have more information and have had the opportunity to consider it.

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