Disabilities Services Funding

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Questions (153)

Robert Troy

Question:

153. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no more budget cuts to the intellectual disability budget this year as this sector is simply unable to withstand further cuts and needs to be protected and supported. [43779/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The level of funding available for the health budget and the extent of the savings required in the health sector are being considered as part of the estimates and budgetary process for 2014 which is currently underway. Pending completion of the national estimates, budgetary and service planning process for 2014 it is not possible to predict the service levels to be provided next year for the disability sector.

Questions Nos. 153 and 154 answered with Question No. 136.