Alan Kelly
Question:196. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the funding he is providing to each organisation to provide and fund services for persons with intellectual disabilities, in tabular form. [17462/20]
View answerWednesday, 22 July 2020
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives.
Specialist disability services are provided by a range of organisations. Organisations providing services for people with a disability are funded by the HSE, on a contract for services basis, underpinned by Section 38 and 39 of the Health Act 2004. Service Level Agreements are set out between the HSE and the individual organisations. In some cases, services are delivered directly by the HSE.
As the Deputy's question deals with services funded by the HSE, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.