John Brassil
Question:415. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will provide additional funding for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/16]
View answerTuesday, 25 October 2016
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On 12 October 2016, I announced the allocation of an additional €3 million in the 2017 Budget to increase support for interventions aimed at improving the health outcomes of the most vulnerable in our society, including Traveller and Roma communities, and those affected by addiction issues.
The additional funding will be used to address my key priorities in 2017, which include addressing gaps in addiction service provision for under 18s and providing more detox places in community and residential settings next year. I have asked the Health Service Executive to develop proposals on these priorities for consideration in the context of the Executive's 2017 National Service Plan.
I understand from the Health Service Executive that the addiction services in Community Health Organisation 5 is currently working with Aiséirí to review the model of services provided in Aislinn.
As the specific issue raised by the Deputy relates to a service issue I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.