Respite Care Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2018

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

Questions (183, 184)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

183. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health the status of a committee put in place with regard to overnight respite to which a parent representative would be appointed. [7674/18]

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

184. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if all parents on the respite waiting list have been contacted to date. [7675/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 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.

Question No. 185 answered with Question No. 178.