2729. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated number of additional disability residential placements required in each of the next five years to meet existing and projected demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58547/26]

I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this question. As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.