Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018
481. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the way in which the €12 million announced in budget 2019 to develop day services for school leavers with disabilities will be allocated to each CHO area; and the services, programmes or projects that will receive funding from this allocation. [42378/18]
View answer482. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the further €150 million for disability services in 2019 announced by the Minister in budget 2019 in tabular form; and the moneys from this which will be allocated specifically to County Louth. [42379/18]
View answer483. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the way in which the €150 million announced in budget 2019 for the provision of disability services will be allocated; the amount of funding that will be allocated to each CHO area; and the services, programmes or projects that will receive funding from this allocation. [42380/18]
View answer485. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the amount of additional funding that will be allocated to personal assistance hours as a result of budget 2019 for each CHO area; and the moneys which will be specific to County Louth. [42382/18]
View answer487. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the amount of additional funding that will be spent on respite care as a result of budget 2019 for each CHO area; and the moneys which will be specific to County Louth. [42384/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 481 to 483, inclusive, 485 and 487 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.
Following last week's Budget announcement, the HSE and officials from the Department of Health immediately commenced the process of developing and agreeing the HSE National Service Plan 2019, which will set out, in detail, the type and quantum of services to be delivered in 2019 including in relation to services for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
