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Respite Care Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Questions (373, 374)

James Browne

Question:

373. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a house (details supplied) in County Wexford which is adapted for disability living and lies vacant most of the week; if the HSE plans to use respite funding to open the house for respite services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4065/18]

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James Browne

Question:

374. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to fund a respite house (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4066/18]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 and 374 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.

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