Services for People with Disabilities

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Ceisteanna (103)

John Brassil

Ceist:

103. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to reconsider the school leavers process with special attention to the application process and allocation of funding for adult service placement (details supplied); if action will be taken to provide autism specific adult services which are in high demand but unavailable in County Kerry; the steps he will take to increase full-time adult day services for students transitioning from second level to adult day services in County Kerry in view of the shortfall in service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52498/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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.