Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1199 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health his views regarding a submission (details supplied); his plans to address the major concerns raised; if he will arrange meetings with the relevant agencies and other Government Departments to discuss the matters raised and to seek a final resolution to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17707/12]
View answer1272 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a centre (details supplied) is now complete and is available for use; if his further attention has been drawn to the number of women and their families who have to seek refuge outside the county due to the fact that the facility has not to date been funded to open; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this wonderful facility can only be used if his Department and or the Health Service Executive provide the necessary funding as outlined in the details attached from the Board of Directors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18360/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1199 and 1272 together.
The HSE has worked in partnership with Teach Tearmainn for many years and funds their information and support service for women and children who experience domestic violence. The grant paid in 2011 was €134,791. Teach Tearmainn requested additional funding from the HSE in 2012 to provide refuge accommodation in a newly commissioned building.
Due to the extraordinary pressure on services the HSE must manage service levels within existing resources. The HSE is currently in discussions with Teach Tearmainn to determine what level of funding can be provided given these financial challenges and an additional €100,000 has been offered by the HSE to Teach Tearmainn. The HSE is awaiting a response from Teach Tearmainn on what level of service could be provided with the additional monies offered and is committed to continue to work with Teach Tearmainn on this matter.
