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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Questions (1140, 1141)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Question:

1140. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of new persons with disabilities who commenced respite services for intellectual disability, autism, physical and sensory disability to date in 2019. [31826/19]

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Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Question:

1141. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a disability formally discharged from respite services for intellectual disability, autism, physical and sensory disability to date in 2019. [31827/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1140 and 1141 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.

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