Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Questions (483)

Dessie Ellis

Question:

483. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Health to make funding available through the Health Service Executive to assist persons (details supplied). [19267/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

With regard to the Deputy's query, the Minister for Health has no role in relation to the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with Disability, which is a matter for the Department of Environment.

However, in the context of the provision of health and personal social services to people with disabilities, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. 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 the matter up with the HSE.