Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
291. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours and day-only respite sessions accessed by children and adults with a disability in County Galway in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and date in 2019; the number of requests for respite that were granted and refused in each of the years; the amount spent on respite in County Galway in each year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43053/19]
View answerThe 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 question relates to service maters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
