Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1735. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if he will outline his engagement with family members representing service users with physical and intellectual disabilities in a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2445/23]
View answerThe Programme for Government – ‘Our Shared Future’ includes a commitment to continue with moving people out of old style congregated settings, into new homes within the community, with the necessary supports. People are now being supported to live lives of their choice out in the community.
The position of the HSE is that it wishes to see all individuals supported to have the option of living independently in the community provided this is in their best interests and in partnership with their families. It is recognised that this will take time to put in place.
While I as Minister of State for Disabilities have not had any direct, recent meetings with family members, I have engaged on several occasions with local Oireachtas members on a range of matters relating to St. Mary of the Angels, Beaufort.
