Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
285. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in CHO 5 registered with intellectual disabilities; the funding allocated for services to them in 2017; and the breakdown of this funding between HSE direct spending and indirect spending through section 38 and 39 grants. [40236/17]
View answerThe 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.
