Respite Care Services

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (1108, 1109)

David Cullinane

Question:

1108. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of overnight respite stays provided for each €1 million additional spend provided by his Department. [21388/20]

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1109. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated additional volume of respite in the home provided for every €1 million additional spend provided by his Department by the number of hours and days provided and the number of beneficiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21389/20]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1108 and 1109 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.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.