Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019
412. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the children and adults with additional needs who are accessing professional services and supports in Kinnegad, County Westmeath, in tabular form; and the existing services and supports in the area that are available and accessible for children and adults with additional needs. [17760/19]
View answer413. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults with additional needs from Kinnegad, County Westmeath, who in the past 12 months have been referred to services in Mullingar and the wider County Westmeath area when seeking professional medical and-or counselling support in tabular form [17761/19]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 413 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 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.
