Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2019
210. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adults with an intellectual disability in County Wicklow in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [28725/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra211. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for children with an intellectual disability in County Wicklow in each of the years from 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [28726/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra212. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adolescents with an intellectual disability in County Wicklow in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [28727/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, 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.
