Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Questions (514)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

514. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of respite places in each CHO area; the number of respite places in each CHO that are reserved for emergency care; if there are plans to expand on existing services; and if he will clarify whether the HSE uses projections and or forecasting demand on respite places. [42114/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As the query refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.