Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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572. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time adult residential care places that were provided in County Wexford in each of the years from 2008 to date in 2016. [34952/16]

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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573. To ask the Minister for Health the number of service users that are currently on the waiting list to access full-time adult residential care places in County Wexford. [34953/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 and 573 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.

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.

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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574. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the five respite beds provided by a company (details supplied) that are currently occupied on a semi-permanent to permanent basis by service users waiting for full-time adult residential care places. [34954/16]

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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575. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the HSE in County Wexford is utilising respite accommodation for adults to cater for adults who require full-time residential care places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34955/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 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.

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.