Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
988. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional residential facilities for adults with an intellectual or physical disability in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/20]
View answerThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is currently supporting in the region of 8,300 residential places for people with a disability under the National Service Plan 2020. The Plan also provides for an additional 64 emergency residential placements for allocation during the year. Residential placements are provided on the basis of need and within available resources. The HSE engages with families to ensure that those with the greatest need are prioritised.
Where residential placements are not immediately available, the HSE provides a range of other supports for families including Day and Respite Services, Home Support & Personal Assistant Services, Early Intervention Services and Multidisciplinary supports for children and adults.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
