Ivor Callely
Ceist:214 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health the progress, if any, that has been made in implementing the Needs and Abilities policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [90/94]
Vol. 445 No. 7
214 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health the progress, if any, that has been made in implementing the Needs and Abilities policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [90/94]
The report of the review group on mental handicap services —Needs and Abilities— provided a blue print for the development of services for persons with a mental handicap into the next century.
The estimated need for the period 1990-1994 was for 800 residential places and 2,000 day places. By the end of 1994, 785 additional residential places and 1,650 day places will have been provided.