Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 November 2018

Thursday, 8 November 2018

Ceisteanna (144)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

144. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding issued to an organisation for services in respect of a person (details supplied); the period involved; the attendance record of the person; the amount of funding paid to an organisation in County Kilkenny in respect of another person; the period involved; the attendance record of the person; the reason a sustainable long-term care plan was not put in place; the reason the family has had no support services for the past 11 years; and if a long-term plan with funding will be put in place by the HSE in agreement with the children's parent. [46208/18]

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.