Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
536. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that respite beds offered by an organisation (details supplied) have been greatly reduced in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/17]
View answer537. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of respite facilities for children with disabilities on the north side of Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17870/17]
View answer538. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has had to utilise its last remaining respite house as a permanent residential care home; if alternative respite facilities will be made available for those affected families. [17871/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 536 to 538, 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.
