Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2011
533 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if the allocated school-leaver funding for a person (details supplied) will be ring-fenced and available to them next year in view of the fact that no suitable place was available to them in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30128/11]
View answerAn allocation for funding for the individual referred to has been confirmed.
In relation to the person in question, the preferred facility in respect of meeting the specific needs is currently at capacity in terms of its available places. The individual referred to in this PQ will continue to remain a priority for day service placement until the matter is resolved. The Disability manager is in constant contact with the individual's parents.
