Child Care Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Questions (443)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

521 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if step-down funding provided by the special delivery unit will be used where appropriate to help fund the care of children at a children’s hospice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30320/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

In relation to funding for this facility funding allocated to the Intermediate Care Initiative relates exclusively to older people. Therefore, there is no facility to fund initiatives outside of this care group.