Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Questions (501)

Peter Burke

Question:

501. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the placement of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in community care as previously advised by a Minister of State in June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32150/16]

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.

As the issue raised by the Deputy refers to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.