Margaret Murphy O'Mahony
Ceist:434. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided by CHO in tabular form. [50886/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 4 December 2018
Ceisteanna (434, 437, 449)
Margaret Murphy O'Mahony
Ceist:437. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of in-home respite supports for emergency cases by CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [50889/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMargaret Murphy O'Mahony
Ceist:449. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of 12 dedicated respite houses nationally, announced on 12 December 2017; the specific locations of each; the number of persons that can be accommodated in each at a given time; the estimated number of respite nights each house will provide annually; the capital and acquisition costs of each; the estimated annual running costs of each; the number of whole-time equivalent staff to be employed in each; if each house is now operational; and if not, when each will commence providing services in tabular form [50902/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 434, 437 and 449 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.