Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (387, 388, 389, 390)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

387. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if the outcomes and recommendations of a quality assurance review of in-home care packages and respite care for children with complex needs and life-limiting conditions residing within CHO area 1 has now been completed; if so, the findings contained therein; if copies of the report have been furnished to the families interviewed as part of this review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41555/17]

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

388. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made by the national palliative care office and representatives from CHO area 1 to explore the various options available with regard to the provision of respite services for children with complex needs and life-limiting conditions, including the possibility of providing services on a cross-Border basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41556/17]

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

389. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a business operational appraisal case into respite care services has been prepared for the Ballyshannon complex in County Donegal; if so, the findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41557/17]

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

390. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to advance the case for hospice respite services provided at a facility (details supplied) to be made available to children with complex needs and life-limiting conditions who reside in CHO area 1 and its hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41558/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 to 390, inclusive, together.

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.