Services for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Questions (679)

Robert Troy

Question:

679. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the cuts made by the Health Service Executive regarding the provisions for orthotics for children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3572/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is fully committed to ensuring the on-going delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities within available resources. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been provided with funding in the order of €1.4 billion this year to fund its 2014 disability services programme for children and adults with disabilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.