Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
835. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been paid to private care providers, such as (details supplied) for respite and residential care for persons with intellectual disabilities in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19397/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra839. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of persons which have benefitted from HSE funded private home care such as that provided by companies (details supplied) for respite and residential care for persons with intellectual disabilities; his views on whether the costs to date have provided value for the moneys spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19411/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 835 and 839 together.
The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
