Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018
488. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of additional in-home respite hours for respite care that will be available as a result of budget 2019 for each CHO area; and the moneys which will be specific to County Louth. [42385/18]
View answer490. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the annual breakdown for the provision of respite care, in-house respite care and overnight respite sessions for each CHO area; and the breakdown for County Louth over the past four years, in tabular form. [42387/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 490 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.
