HSE National Service Plan

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions (329)

Tom Fleming

Question:

329. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene and restore the cut of €44,437.50 to the budget of an association (details supplied) in County Kerry as this deficit will have a dramatic and detrimental effect on front line services and puts a serious doubt on the future viability of this association who are providing essential and vital services to a vulnerable sector of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44945/14]

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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) is currently in the process of preparing its 2015 National Service Plan including its disability services programme for children and adults with disabilities.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy on Kerry Parents & Friends Association, as this is a service issue, it has 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.