Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Questions (458)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

458. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to accommodate the 60 persons with an intellectual disability currently on the waiting list for a residential place in County Wexford, 19 of whom are deemed as priority 1 cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39740/16]

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.

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.