Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Ceisteanna (364)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

364. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will provide more dedicated funding and assistance for those living with dyspraxia, or developmental co-ordination disorder; if he will ensure that sufficient funding is set aside in the HSE services plan for this purpose; if he will review his Department's decision to refuse funding for an education officer and information officer for a charity (details supplied); if he will provide a rationale for this refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51245/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.

As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.