Sinn Féin recently launched a €1.1bn alternative budget for health.
The party's spokesperson on Disability and Carers, Deputy Pauline Tully said the package of measures demonstrated Sinn Féin's commitment to implementing the recommendations of the 2021-2032 disability capacity review and resourcing strong advocacy for people with disabilities.
She pointed out that the measures put forward aim to empower disabled people, ensure their rights to independent living and provide access to specialist disability services.
The local TD said that as part of this budget the party would focus on ensuring that the remaining 1,800 people who are still living in congregated settings are rehoused in appropriate supported accommodation over a five-year period, with €82.8m allocated to this in 2023.
She added Sinn Fein has also included an allocation of €23m to undertake the transfer of 100 disabled people under the age of 65 to independent and supported homes in the community.
"We would also target an increase of 150,000 personal assistance and home support hours for people with disabilities," continued Deputy Tully.
"The Disability Capacity Review identified a potential need for approximately 20,000 additional respite hours.
"This year we would make a significant investment towards this with funding for 5,500 respite hours.
"The Review also identified a need for an additional 7,400 day service places, which we would deliver incrementally over 10 years according to service need, with an initial allocation this year of €22.2m."
