Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Ceisteanna (309)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

309. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE's views on whether the level of care provided to a person (details supplied) to date has been appropriate for a person who has suffered life-changing disabilities; if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by the person; if clarification will be sought from the occupational services team in Sligo about when the person's wheelchair provision situation will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/18]

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 service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.