Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Ceisteanna (488)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

488. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to provide home support for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16137/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a range of services, including home support hours to people with disabilities. In their National Service Plan for 2017, the HSE expects to deliver 2.75 million Home Support Hours to over 7,400 people, including children, with a disability. This is an increase of 150,000 hours over last year's target.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 489 answered with Question No. 455.