Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017
371. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds and their location in County Wexford for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6728/17]
View answer372. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of long-term institutional beds and their locations in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6729/17]
View answer373. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided to open a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6731/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 371 to 373, inclusive, together.
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 Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
