Residential Institutions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 May 2014

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Questions (199)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

199. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when part two of the application process to the residential institutions statutory fund together with the relevant guidelines will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20370/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The residential institutions statutory fund, which uses the service name Caranua, published its guidelines in January 2014. I understand from Caranua that while these guidelines are still in use, they are due to be replaced by a "plain English" version in May. Applicants who have been verified as eligible to apply move to the application for services stage. I understand that applications are being processed and payments made. At end March, 26 applications for approved services have been approved for medical and dental services, orthopaedic equipment, home repairs and education grants.