Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2022

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Questions (177)

Verona Murphy

Question:

177. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when his Department will publish the disability capacity review action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50739/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032 and it is intended to address the capacity deficits in a phased approach over this period. This reflects the obligation under the UNCRPD for progressive implementation of social, cultural and economic rights.

In order to drive the process of implementing the recommendations of the Capacity Review, a Working Group was set up to develop an Action Plan for Disability Services. This group has now completed its work and the draft Action Plan, which will be an implementation plan for the first phase, is currently being finalised for approval.