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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 2003

Vol. 576 No. 1

Written Answers. - Services for People with Disabilities.

Denis Naughten

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253 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will review the provisions for physically disabled people, including personal assistance, with a view to providing direct provision, in line with the recommendations of the Centre for Independent Living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29135/03]

A working group established by the Minister for Health and Children is currently examining the provision of home support and personal assistance for people with disabilities. The working group is comprised of representatives of the Department of Health and Children, service providers and service users. It is the intention of the working group to produce a draft set of standard policies and procedures covering various aspects of personal assistance and home support services for consideration by the health boards early in 2004. The issue of direct provision of personal assistance services will be considered by the working group.

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