Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2015
201. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if more funding will be provided to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29367/15]
View answerThe Government currently provides funding of approximately €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2015. The HSE works with voluntary disability service providers to ensure that available resources are used in order to be responsive to the health and personal social services needs of people with a disability.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (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.
