Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
321. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on spending in respect of the service reform fund; the amount that has been drawn down from this fund to date; the specific services that have received funding from the fund to date; the stated use of the funds drawn down from the fund by each applicable service to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48738/17]
View answerThe Service Reform Fund was established by the Department of Health, Atlantic Philanthropies, the HSE and Genio to support the implementation of reforms in disability, mental health and social inclusion services in Ireland. The fund represents a total combined investment of €45 million by the Department and Atlantic Philanthropies to re-configure existing services towards more person-centred supports which are also transparent, accountable and cost-effective, in line with government policy.
Of the total €45 million fund, just under €34 million has been allocated to date. This includes the allocation of €18.7 million for disability projects focussed on transitional funding to move people out of congregated settings and a further €12.5 million for mental health projects. The HSE chairs the Service Reform Fund Implementation Group comprising the delivery partners - Genio, HSE Social Care Directorate and HSE Mental Health Directorate to co-ordinate implementation of the specific agreed priority actions.
As the drawdown of funding by individual services is an operational matter for the HSE the remainder of the Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
