Disabilities Assessments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2017

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Questions (256)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

256. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the individual scores recorded by each child who was formally assessed as part of the service user evaluation with regard to the paediatric clinical assessment test conducted in the latter part of 2016 to assess the individual care needs of children with complex needs and life limiting conditions resident in County Donegal; if he will provide this data while withholding the names, addresses and other such personal details held in respect of each child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10569/17]

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 Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.