Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 November 2014
186. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the specific value for money reason a facility (details supplied) in County Westmeath had its funding cut from 1 July 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42628/14]
View answer187. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the specific value for money reason a facility (details supplied) in County Roscommon had its funding cut from 1 July 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42629/14]
View answer188. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the specific value for money reason a facility (details supplied) in County Galway had its funding cut from 1 July 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42630/14]
View answer189. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the specific value for money reason a facility (details supplied) in County Longford had its funding cut from 1 July 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42631/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 189, inclusive, together.
The Value For Money (VFM) Review identified fundamental issues that need to be addressed in the way in which HSE-funded disability services are managed and operated, and lays the groundwork for the introduction of a significant restructuring of the Disability Services Programme.
VFM efficiency targets of €5 million were identified this year in the National Service Plan. In order to arrive at a fair and equitable allocation of these efficiency targets, the Social Care Division of the HSE has been assessing the capability of the voluntary disability providers to implement the necessary measures.
In recognition of the time required to complete this work I understand that only 50% of the 2014 requirement, i.e. €2.5 million, is being assigned to disability providers this year.
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.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.
