Disability Services Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2019

Thursday, 27 June 2019

Questions (201)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

201. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing an additional 500,000 hours under the personal assistant scheme. [27351/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Finian McGrath)

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 question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Questions Nos. 202 and 203 answered with Question No. 182.