Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Questions (483)

Robert Troy

Question:

483. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the service improvement team engaged to examine the future funding of a school (details supplied) in County Longford will give its report, given it is now 12 months since it commenced its work and it indicated it would report within three months; if he will make the necessary funding available to bridge the shortfall and ensure this crucial service is put on a sustainable footing into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40733/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Funding of schools is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills. I understand that, in this instance, the Deputy is referring to day supports and training services funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and provided by St. Christopher's in Longford to adults with an intellectual disability.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. 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 the matter up with the HSE.