Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
697. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will review the Health Service Executive grant to a foundation (details supplied) who are in urgent need of assistance towards the cost of running their services, providing intensive home nursing care, funding and support to the families of children under four years of age with brain damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44791/12]
View answerThe Jack and Jill Foundation will receive funding of just over €540,000 from the Health Service Executive this year. This is consistent with the level of funding received in recent years but has unfortunately been reduced by the same percentage as all other agencies from the Disability Services Programme, in line with the HSE national service plan provisions etc.
Both Minister James Reilly and myself met with representatives from the Jack and Jill Foundation last Wednesday 10th October, 2012. While it is not possible to provide additional financial support to the Foundation over and above that provided to other agencies in a similar position, my officials will be exploring with Jack and Jill the options that may be available to assist the Foundation in delivering its services.
