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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2021

Thursday, 18 November 2021

Questions (300)

Duncan Smith

Question:

300. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of new residential places that will be provided in 2022 not including those who have a residential service already and are transferring to a better living situation; and his proposals to deal with the urgent needs of the 800 persons minimum currently waiting. [56623/21]

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Written answers

The government is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families through enhancing the quality of services and supports they receive. 

Budget 2022 provides funding of €13m for increased residential places on a planned basis as well as for more urgent care situations. 

The 2022 HSE National Service Plan is being developed.  The Plan will set out the type and volume of health and personal social services to be provided by the HSE in 2022, in line with priorities set out by the Minister for Health, and the longer-term transformation agenda for health and social care services in Ireland.  The quantum of services to be provided by the HSE is being considered as part of the National Service Planning process. The Service Plan will be finalised in the coming weeks.  

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