Respite Care Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Ceisteanna (827, 833)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

827. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if funding will be put in place to provide respite services for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46896/17]

Robert Troy

Ceist:

833. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if funding will be put in place to provide respite care services for a person (details supplied). [46909/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 827 and 833 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.