449 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from the Disability Federation of Ireland in relation to the Programme for Government 2007 to 2012 document; her plans to address this issue in early course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14825/07]

I have received correspondence from the Disability Federation of Ireland in relation to this matter. The issues concerned will be raised with the HSE through the ongoing discussions my Department has with the HSE in relation to providing health services for people with disabilities.