asked the Minister for Health the number of physically disabled persons in institutions in Ireland.
333.
Written Answers. - Physically Disabled.
332.
asked the Minister for Health the number of physically disabled persons in psychiatric institutions in Ireland.
With the permission of the Cheann Comhairle I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together.
This information is not available at present, except for the Cheshire Homes, which accommodate approximately 200 physically handicapped persons. However, an examination I am making at present of various aspects relating to services for the physically disabled should produce more comprehensive figures and, when these become available, I will send them to the Deputy.