Terence Flanagan
Question:703. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will deal with a matter regarding rents in St. Michael's House (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7699/14]
View answerTuesday, 18 February 2014
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Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services, including disability services. The HSE either directly provides or contracts disability agencies such as St Michael House to provide a range of disability services through service level arrangements.
The HSE and St Michael's House work in close collaboration with regard to the funding and delivery of services to people with an intellectual disability. As a voluntary agency, St Michael’s house are obliged to work within the resources available to them and in that regard have introduced significant efficiencies over recent years to remain within budget. The HSE has advised that these changes to date have not resulted in service contraction.
In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.