Services for People with Disabilities

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Questions (171, 172, 173, 174)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

171. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of a home care package for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41076/17]

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172. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has acquiesced to the requests of the parents of a person (details supplied) to receive direct funding and responsibility for a staffing home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41077/17]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

173. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if full home care cover is or ever has been provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41078/17]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

174. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if full home care cover, night and day, will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41079/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 174, 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.

As the particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters, I have arranged for the Deputy's questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.